HP dc7800 manual Upgrading the Hard Drive, 9Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier

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Upgrading the Hard Drive

NOTE: The Ultra-Slim Desktop supports only 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) internal hard drives; parallel ATA (PATA) internal hard drives are not supported.

Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. If you do not have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now.

The 2.5-inch hard drive is enclosed in a carrier under the optical drive.

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

2.Remove all removable media, such as a compact disc, 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.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.

6.Remove the computer access panel.

7.Remove the optical drive. Refer to Removing the Existing Optical Drive on page 24 for instructions.

8.Press in the release latch on the left side of the hard drive carrier (1) then rotate the carrier handle to the right (2).

Figure 2-9Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dc7800 Series Ultra- Slim Desktop Page About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components3Keyboard Components Keyboard4Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Windows Logo KeySerial Number Location 5Serial Number and Product ID Location Product FeaturesChanging from Desktop to Tower Configuration Enww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel 2Lifting the Fan Shroud Removing and Replacing the Front BezelEnww 5Removing a Bezel Blank Removing a Bezel BlankSODIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM SODIMMs 6SODIMM Socket Locations Populating Sodimm SocketsInstalling SODIMMs Enww Enww 9Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier Upgrading the Hard Drive11Removing the Hard Drive Guide Screw Hardware Upgrades 13Transferring the Guide Screws Enww Enww Removing the Existing Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive17Removing the Optical Drive Preparing the New Optical Drive 18Aligning the Release Latch Hardware Upgrades20Connecting the Cable and Locking the Drive in Place Installing the New Optical DriveEnww 22Removing a Port Cover Installing and Removing a Port CoverTable A-1Specifications SpecificationsRated Input Current maximum1 Battery Replacement Type Enww Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockCable Lock Padlock HP Business PC Security Lock Enww Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and RoutineCare Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationKeyboard IndexScrews
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