HP D300 manual Removing a CD-ROM Drive

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Hardware Upgrades

When replacing the hard drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.

If you have installed a hard drive that is not automatically recognized by the computer, see Appendix B, “Hard Drive Installation Guidelines.”

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

■If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.

■Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, see Appendix E, “Electrostatic Discharge.”

■Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

■Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

■Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.

■If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

Removing a CD-ROM Drive

CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before removing the drive from the computer.

1.If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock it.

2.Turn off the computer and any external devices.

3.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

4.Remove the computer cover.

5.Rotate the drive cage to the upright position.

6.Rotate the power supply to the upright position.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCompaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Easy Access KeyboardLocking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access SoftwareReprogramming the Easy Access Buttons Windows Logo Key Easy Access Paper Icon InsertSpecial Mouse Functions Serial Number Location Installation Sequence Hardware UpgradesDrawer Installation Method Smart Cover Lock Using the Smart Cover FailSafe KeyRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryMemory Module Installation Locate the memory module sockets Installing a Dimm Removing the Expansion Card Cage Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Install the expansion card Desktop Drive Positions Drive PositionsUpgrading the Hard Drive Installing Additional DrivesDisconnecting Cables from the Hard Drive Removing a CD-ROM Drive Removing the CD-ROM Drive Installing an optional CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Hardware Upgrades Compaq Evo Small Form Factor SpecificationsUsing the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Hard Drive Installation GuidelinesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Scsi Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Scsi Controllers Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi DevicesScsi Cables Using a Scsi CableUsing SCSISelect with Scsi Devices Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket may vary by model Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock may vary by model Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Routine Computer Care Routine Computer Care Shipping PreparationCleaning CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Shipping preparation F-1 Windows Logo Key
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