Replacing The Hard Drive - HP COMPAQ 8000 Hardware Reference Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive

NOTE: The Ultra-Slim Desktop supports only 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) internal hard drives; parallel
ATA (PATA) internal hard drives are not supported.
Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you
can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
The 2.5-inch hard drive is enclosed in a carrier under the optical 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, 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. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
6. Remove the computer access panel.
7. Remove the optical drive. Refer to
8. Press in the release latch on the left side of the hard drive carrier (1) then rotate the carrier handle
to the right (2).
Figure 2-14
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Removing the Existing Optical Drive on page 19
Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier
for instructions.
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