HP rp5000 Base Model Point of Sale, rp5000 Point of Sale manual Upgrading the Hard Drive

Hardware Upgrades

Upgrading the Hard Drive

Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive

The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located beneath the optical drive bay. To remove and replace the hard drive:

1.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

2.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

3.Remove the computer access panel and front bezel (see “Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel” in this chapter).

4.Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.

5.Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the drive.

Disconnecting Cables from the Hard Drive

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