HP dx2450 manual Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay

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7.Remove the retainer screw that secures the drive to the bay (1) then slide the drive forward and out of the bay (2).

Figure 2-24Removing a 3.5-inch Device (Media Card Reader Shown)

Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay

The 3.5-inch external drive bay on the front of the computer can be configured with a media card reader or a diskette drive.

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.

6.If you are installing a diskette drive or media card reader in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 12 for more information.

7.If you are adding a drive to an empty drive bay for the first time, you must remove the knockout plate from the bay. To do so, insert a flat screwdriver into the knockout plate slot and rotate the screwdriver to break the knockout plate out of the chassis. Discard the knockout plate.

8.If the new drive has screws installed on the sides of the drive, remove them before inserting the drive into the chassis.

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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 BezelDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs 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 Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Enww Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Safety Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning Shipping PreparationIndex Enww
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