Drives - HP EliteDesk 800 G3 TWR Maintenance And Service Manual

Drives

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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 any of the light blue SATA connectors on the system
board (labeled SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4).
You must install mounting screws for hard drives and 5.25-inch optical drives to ensure the drive will
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line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place. HP has provided four extra 3.5-inch hard drive
mounting screws installed on top of the drive bay.
IMPORTANT:
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, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector.
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."
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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