Removing A Hard Drive - HP EliteDesk 800 Hardware Reference Manual

Removing a hard drive

NOTE: 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.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as a USB flash drive, 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 AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
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.
For instructions on removing the access panel from a 35W model, see
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of the HP EliteDesk 800 35W on page
For instructions on removing the access panel from any other model, see
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panel on page
For instructions, see
WARNING!
to cool before you touch them.
6. To remove the hard drive, rotate the hard drive latch up and out (1) to disengage the hard drive from the
cage.
7. Slide the drive toward the rear of the chassis until it stops, and then lift the hard drive up and out of the
cage (2).
NOTE:
hard drive is removed.
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as
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Removing the access panel on page
To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components
The power cable from the system board is located in the drive cage and disconnects when the
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