HP 402 G1 manual Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive

9.Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the SATA2 connector on the system board.

10.Replace the computer access panel.

11.Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.

12.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing and replacing a 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.

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 14).

2.Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 15).

3.Remove the slim optical disc drive (see Removing a slim optical disc drive on page 16).

4.Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the hard drive.

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