HP dc5700 manual Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive, 23Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables

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Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive

NOTE 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 the Restore Plus! CD set that you created when you initially set up the computer 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, create it now. Refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in the Windows Start menu for more information. You may wish to print this guide for easy reference.

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.Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive.

Figure 2-23Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dc5700 Microtower Model Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components3Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsServiceability Features Hardware Upgrades1Removing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel2Replacing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel 3Removing the Front Bezel Hardware Upgrades4Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww 7Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion CardRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card 9Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 11Removing a ADD2/SDVO Expansion Card 12Installing an Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Enww 14Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive 15Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Hardware UpgradesEnww Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive Enww Enww Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 23Disconnecting the Hard Drive CablesEnww 27Sliding a Hard Drive into the Drive Bay Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard DriveEnww Power Supply 115V 230V SpecificationsRated Input Current maximum1 Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyIndex Enww
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dc5700 specifications

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