Removing A Hard Drive - HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Desktop Mini Hardware Reference Manual

13. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
14. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer.
15. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed.
The computer should automatically recognize the new memory when you turn on the computer.

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.
Models with a graphics processor do not include a 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, and turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT:
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6. Remove the computer access panel.
For instructions, see
7. To remove the hard drive, rotate the hard drive latch up (1) to disengage the hard drive from the cage.
Then 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).
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
Removing the computer access panel on page 9.