HP dc72 Client manual Installing and Removing Drives

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Installing and Removing Drives

When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines:

●The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA0.

●Connect a SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA1.

●Connect a second SATA hard drive to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the system board by following the numbered sequence of the connectors.

●Always populate the dark blue SATA0 and white SATA1 connectors before the light blue SATA2 connector.

●Connect a diskette drive to the connector labeled FLOPPY P10.

●The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) optical drives or PATA hard drives.

●You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place. HP has provided extra guide screws (four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws), installed in the front of the chassis, under the computer cover. The hard drive uses 6-32 standard screws. All other drives use M3 metric screws. The HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard screws are silver.

CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. After removing the computer cover, look for the LED on the system board between the DIMM sockets. If the LED is illuminated, the system still has power. Turn off the computer and remove the power cord before proceeding.

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix D, Electrostatic Discharge.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

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Contents HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components4Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsEnww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Smart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover LockEnww 3Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover 4Replacing the Computer Cover Hardware UpgradesDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Description Removing or Installing an Expansion CardEnww 9Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww 13Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling and Removing Drives Removing an Optical Drive 14Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades16Rotating the Drive Cage Down 17Removing the Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay19Installing the Optical Drive 21Connecting the Power and Data Cables Hardware Upgrades Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww Enww Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww Enww 32Removing the Security Clip Hardware Upgrades 34Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable Enww Desktop Dimensions SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww External Security Devices Installing a Security LockCable Lock Padlock Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyIndex Enww
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