Compaq 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Hardware Reference Manual page 48

8. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press down on the short yellow drivelock as
shown (1). While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay (2).
Figure 2-40
9. Gently slide the drive into the uppermost available bay until it snaps into place. When the drive is
properly inserted, the drivelock will secure it. Repeat this step for each drive.
Figure 2-41
CAUTION:
bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is no more than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches)
in depth. Do not try to force a larger drive, such as an optical drive, into the bottom bay. This could
cause damage to the drive and the system board. The use of unnecessary force when installing
any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive.
10. Reconnect all power and data cables to the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
11. Remove the bezel subpanel as described in the
42 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades
Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Desktop)
Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration
The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays. The
Removing Bezel Blanks on page 14 section.
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