Removing An External 3.5-Inch Drive - HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Manual

The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.

Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

CAUTION:
computer.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch drive bay may contain a diskette drive or a media card reader.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
6. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations:
a. If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 2-22
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All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables
Installing Additional Drives 29