HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System manual Removing and Replacing Drives, Removing an optical drive

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Removing and Replacing Drives

Your computer has several drives that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating

Components Inside the Computer” on page 22 for drive locations.

The primary hard disk drive, as well as each of the optional hard disk drives, is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive. The chassis has bays for up to four additional optional hard disk drives.

CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up your personal files that are on the drive to an external storage device, such as a CD or DVD. Failure to do so may result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard disk drive, you use the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files onto the drive. For details about the recovery procedure, see the user documentation that came with your computer.

You can add an optical drive to the optional slim optical drive bay or to the 5.25-inch full-size bay. Each bay comes with an empty slot filler.

IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, ensure that it is compatible with the computer. Also, ensure that you have the correct software for the drive to work with the operating system.

Removing an optical drive

Complete the steps for either the slim optical disc drive or the full-size drive.

Removing a slim optical disc drive

1Prepare the computer to be opened, and then open the left access door. See “Opening and Closing the Computer” on page 1.

IMPORTANT: You must remove the optional slim optical disc drive before removing the primary slim optical disc drive.

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Contents Upgrading and Servicing Guide USA Table of Contents Iv Table of Contents Opening and Closing the Computer Safety InformationBefore opening the computer Preparing the computerAfter closing the computer Accessing the chassis through the access door left sideUpgrading and Servicing Guide To remove the exterior door inlay when replacing it Upgrading and Servicing Guide To remove the door from the chassis hinges To place the door on its hinges Replacing the access doorTo install an inlay JI H Removing the internal covers Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replace the PCI door Replacing the internal coversAccessing the chassis through the right side Upgrading and Servicing Guide To open the right access panel Upgrading and Servicing Guide To place the panel on its hinges Replacing the right side accessInsert three screws P to secure the panel To install an inlay UV W Locating Components Inside the Computer Removing an optical drive Removing and Replacing DrivesUpgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing a full-size optical disc drive Upgrading and Servicing Guide Adding or replacing a slim optical disc drive Adding or replacing an optical driveF1 F2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Adding or replacing a full-size optical disc drive Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the hard disk drive Adding or replacing a hard disk drive Memory Dimm Adding MemoryRemoving a memory module Installing a memory module Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing an add-in card Removing and Installing an Add-in CardUpgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Installing an add-in card Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the power supply Removing and Replacing the Power SupplyUpgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing the power supply C D E I H G F Removing the Sata backplane Removing and Replacing the Sata BackplaneLocate the Sata backplane B on the right side of the chassis Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing the Sata backplane Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing the Battery
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