Hardware Upgrades
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch Drive BayDepending on the computer configuration, the 3.5-inch drive bay on the left side of the computer may be configured with a diskette drive or it may be an empty drive bay. The type of bezel covering the drive bay will vary depending on the original computer configuration.
If the computer was not configured with the optional diskette drive, you can install a 3.5-inch device, such as a diskette drive or hard drive, into the drive bay at any time.
ÄCAUTION: For proper air circulation to cool internal components during operation, you must install a 3.5-inch bezel. The type of bezel you need will depend on the type of device you plan to install. If you are installing a diskette drive, you must install a diskette drive bezel. If you are installing a hard drive, you must install a bezel blank. If you are installing a 3.5-inch device other than a diskette drive or hard drive, you must install the 3.5-inch device bezel. Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider to order the appropriate bezel when reconfiguring the computer.