6.Install guide screws on the sides of the drive. 3.5-inch hard drives use standard 6-32 silver and blue isolation mounting screws. 2.5-inch hard drives use metric M3 black and blue isolation mounting screws.
NOTE: Four extra 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws for 3.5-inch hard drives are installed on the exterior of the hard drive bays. Extra guide screws for 2.5-inch hard drives are not provided on the chassis but can be purchased from HP. Refer to Installing and removing drives on page 26 for an illustration of the extra 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws location.
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one.
●If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard drive, install four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws (two on each side of the drive).
●If you are installing a 2.5-inch hard drive, install four black and blue M3 isolation mounting guide screws (two on each side of the drive).
42 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades | ENWW |
