Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive - HP EliteDesk 705 G4 MT Hardware Reference Manual

Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, and turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT:
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
5. Remove the computer access panel.
6. Install four black-and-blue M3 mounting screws (two on each side of the drive).
NOTE:
When replacing a drive, transfer the four mounting screws from the old drive to the new drive.
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
M3 metric mounting screws can be purchased from HP.
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