6.Slide the optical drive through the front bezel all the way into the bay so that it locks in place (1), then connect the power cable (2) and data cable (3) to the rear of the drive.
7.Connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system board.
NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 98 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors.
8.Replace the front bezel if it was removed.
NOTE: An optional bezel trim piece that surrounds the front of the optical drive is available from HP. Install the bezel trim piece in the front bezel before installing the front bezel.
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 (Preparation for disassembly on page 85).
2.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
3.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 86).
4.Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the hard drive.
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