Removing A 9.5 Mm Slim Optical Drive - HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF Maintenance And Service Manual

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. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
discharge information on page
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."

Removing a 9.5 mm slim optical drive

IMPORTANT:
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
IMPORTANT:
damaging the cable.
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
10.
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Access panel on page
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
(Preparation for disassembly on page
19).
Electrostatic
18).