HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual page 130

The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the external 5.25-inch
drive before removing the external 3.5-inch drive.
1. Follow the procedure in
inch drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.
CAUTION:
from the electrical outlet before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card
reader, disconnect the USB and 1394 cables from the system board as indicated in the following
illustrations.
NOTE:
Figure 7-36
3. Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage
the drive from the drive cage (1). While pressing the drive retainer button, slide the drive back
until it stops, then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2).
Figure 7-37
120 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive on page 115
Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected
On some models, the media card reader does not include a 1394 port or cable.
Disconnecting the Media Card Reader 1394 Cable
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive (Media Card Reader Shown)
to remove the 5.25-