HP 500B VS695UT 505B, 500B VS695UT VS695UT#ABA, 500B VS695UT 515B Installing Additional Drives

Drives

The computer supports one optical drive and one hard drive.

This section describes the procedure for replacing or upgrading the drives. A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws on a drive.

Installing Additional Drives

When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines:

●Connect the primary SATA hard drive to the dark blue primary SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA1 for model 500B/510B, SATA0 for model 505B/515B.

●Connect the SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 on model 500B/510B, SATA1 for model 505B/515B.

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. Do not remove a 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.

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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