Upgrading The Hard Drive - HP Compaq d530 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

Hardware Upgrades

Upgrading the Hard Drive

Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive
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Both parallel advanced technology attachment (PATA) and serial
advanced technology attachment (SATA) hard drives can be installed
on this computer.
If you are installing a SATA drive in your computer for the first time,
refer to the white paper "Implementation of Serial ATA on HP
Business Desktops" for more information. The white paper is located
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Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing
it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive.
The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located on the right side of the
computer. To remove and replace the hard drive:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to
unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect
any external devices.
4. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel.
5. Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.
6. Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the
drive.
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