HP dx2480 manual Replacing or Upgrading a Drive

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Hardware Upgrades

Replacing or Upgrading a Drive

The computer supports up to six drives that may be installed in various configurations.

This section describes the procedure for replacing or upgrading the storage drives. A Torx screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws and retainer screws on a drive.

CAUTION: Make sure you back up your personal files on the hard drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard drive, you will need to run the Restore Plus! DVD to load the HP factory-installed files.

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Contents Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Security Lock Provisions Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Keyboard ComponentsWindows Logo Key Special Mouse FunctionsSerial Number Location Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesRemoving the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank Replacing or Upgrading a Drive Locating Drive Positions Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive Hard disk is inserted or slide out from the back Replacing a Drive Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Sliding the Hard Drive into the Drive Cage Install Second Hard Disk Hardware Upgrades Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Releasing the Slot Cover Lock Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing an Expansion Card Replacing or Adding an Expansion Card Securing the Expansion Cards and Slot Covers Reassembling the Computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Battery Replacement Hardware Reference Guide Power Supply Notice Power Supply Label Mechanical Lock Installing a Security LockChassis Intrusion Switch Preventing Electrostatic Damage Grounding MethodsHardware Reference Guide Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide Contents Contents Computer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesUsing Computer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup Heading Option DescriptionCHS 1MB 3BC/IRQ7 Computer Setup Heading Option Description Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Computer Diagnostic Features HP Insight DiagnosticsAccessing HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Test Tab UnattendedStatus Tab Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics Log TabDownloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics Troubleshooting Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical SupportTroubleshooting Run the Restore Plus! DVD Helpful HintsTroubleshooting Solving General Problems Problem Cause SolutionTo permit required airflow Cable connections are Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Problem CauseDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer Support