5.Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive (1). HP has provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the 5.25-inch drive bracket under the access panel. The M3 metric guide screws are black. Refer to Installing Drives on page 92 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location.
NOTE: When replacing the drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one.
CAUTION: Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive.
Figure 6-20Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom)
6.Install the drive in the desired drive bay by sliding it all the way into the front of the drive cage until it locks (2). The drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay.
CAUTION: The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is no more than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) in depth. Do not try to force a larger drive, such as an optical drive, into the bottom bay. This could cause damage to the drive and the system board. The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive.
7.Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations.
a.If you are installing an optical drive, connect the power cable and data cable to the back of the drive.
NOTE: The power cable for the optical drives is a two-headed cable that is routed from the system board to the rear of the optical drive bays.
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