HP Pro 6300 manual

5.Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided eight extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The M3 metric guide screws are black. Refer to Drives on page 70 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 6-17Installing Guide Screws (Optical Drive Shown)

6.Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive snaps into place.

Figure 6-18Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage

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.

76 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis