Installing And Removing Drives - HP ProDesk 600 G2 Hardware Reference Manual

Installing and removing drives

When installing drives, follow these guidelines:
● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector
on the system board labeled SATA0.
●
Connect secondary hard drives and optical drives to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the
system board (labeled SATA1 and SATA2).
●
HP has provided extra 6-32 hard drive mounting screws installed on the top of the hard drive cage (1)
for installing a hard drive into the 3.5-inch secondary hard drive bay. If you are replacing a hard drive,
remove the mounting screws from the old drive and install them in the new drive.
NOTE:
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and
unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
discharge on page
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as
monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the
package "Fragile: Handle With Care."
You can also use one of the extra mounting screws to secure the front bezel (see
for more information).
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Front bezel
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