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HP VLI 8 Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive, components, how to do this, Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter)

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	2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC
	Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices
	Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive

CAUTION	Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent
	movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’s internal
	components.
	Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk
	drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on
	how to do this.

You can install a second hard disk drive in the lower front shelf of your desktop PC.

1Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter).

2If there is already a drive installed in the front bay, remove its power and data connectors (so that you can remove the drive bay).

3Pull out the sliding latch ➊ and remove the drive bay ➋.

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➋

4Align the new device in the bay (with the correct orientation) and secure it with the screws provided.

Contents

Models and Accessories Note Supported Accessories Page System Board, BIOS, and Memory System Board Switches BIOS History Part Numbers Page Page Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing the Cover Replacing the Cover The Label Inside Your PC Upgrading the Main Memory Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Drive Connectors Which Data Connectors to Use Before Installing an IDE Hard Disk There are three data cables inside your PC. Two of these are for IDE devices An Enhanced Ultra ATA IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive cable A second IDE drive cable that supports two IDE devices. If you install a Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6Replace the drive tray ➊ and retaining screw ➋ 7Attach the data and power connectors Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen To access the HP Summary Screen, press Esc when the Vectra logo appears during startup Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive 6Attach all data and power connectors Installing Removable Media Devices Attach all data and power connectors. If you are installing a Audio Connector (optional) 7Replace the cover (described in this chapter) Configuring an IDE Device After Installation Replacing the Floppy Drive Installing Accessory Boards Accessory Board Slots Installing an Accessory Board 6If you slid out the system board to allow access to a lower slot, replace it 7Replace the retaining bracket 8The accessory board may need a special connection, such as: •WOL (Wake on LAN) connector to the Network board CD-ROM For more information, refer to the documentation that came with the accessory board Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Configuring non-Plugand Play ISA Accessory Boards Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board 8Replace the lower bracket 9Replace the cover (described in this chapter) Replacing the Power Supply 6Insert the new power supply (lining up the metal catches) 7Replace the four screws to secure the power supply 8Re-installthe hard drive tray (described in this chapter) 9Reconnect all internal power supply connectors 10Replace the cover (described in this chapter) Changing the Battery Installing a Security Cable