Removal and Replacement Procedures— Slim Tower (ST) Chassis
7.11.4 Primary Hard Drive
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ÄCAUTION: Make sure personal files on the hard drive are backed up to an external storage device before removing the hard drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard drive, you will need to run the Restore Plus! CD to load the HP
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
■If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
■Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. Refer to Section 5.2, “Electrostatic Discharge Information” for more information about preventing electrostatic damage.
■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.
1.If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock (Section 7.2).
2.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1).
3.Remove the computer cover (Section 7.5).
4.Rotate the drive cage to its upright position by pulling on the
✎It is not necessary to remove the drives from the drive cage.
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