HP dx2450 manual Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

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10.If the system configuration includes only one optical drive, connect the SATA data cable to the white system board connector labeled SATA1 . If you are adding a second optical drive, connect the SATA data cable to the orange system board connector labeled SATA3.

11.Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive. Figure 2-21Connecting the Power and Data Cables

12.Replace the front bezel and access panel.

13.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

14.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.

Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

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

NOTE: The 3.5-inch drive bay may contain a diskette drive or a media card reader.

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Remove the access panel and front bezel.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dx2450 Microtower Model Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components 1Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard 4Keyboard ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsSerial Number Location 6Serial Number and Product ID LocationHardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel 1Removing the Computer Access PanelReplacing the Computer Access Panel 2Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel 3Removing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks Replacing the Front Bezel 5Replacing the Front BezelInstalling Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket ColorInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 1Expansion Slot LocationsRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card 11Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Enww Enww Drive Positions 15Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives 16Extra Drive Retainer Screws Location Hardware UpgradesInstalling Additional Drives System Board Drive Connections 2System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an Optical Drive 19Removing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 20Installing the Optical DriveRemoving an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 24Removing a 3.5-inch Device Media Card Reader ShownEnww Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enww 30Removing the Hard Drive Hardware Upgrades Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 31Installing the Hard Drive in the Drive Cage33Installing the Hard Drive Cage Hardware Upgrades Enww Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsRated Input Current maximum Battery Replacement Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesCable Lock Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Enww Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww