Installing A Hard Drive - HP EliteDesk 705 G3 Hardware Reference Manual

Installing a 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. If you are installing a new hard drive, transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from
the old hard drive to the new hard drive.
2. Align the hard drive guide screws with the slots on the hard drive cage, press the hard drive down into
the cage, then slide it forward until it stops and locks in place (1).
3. Connect the hard drive power and data cable (2) to the hard drive.
4. Replace the access panel.
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5. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
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Replacing the computer access panel on page 10.