Installing A Sata Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Drive Bay - HP Compaq dc7600 MT Hardware Reference Manual

Installing a SATA Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay

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Hardware Reference Guide
If you are replacing a hard drive, 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.
HP does not support connecting both SATA and 3.5-inch PATA hard
drives on the same system.
To install a hard drive in a 3.5-inch drive bay:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet and remove the computer access panel.
3. Install four 6-32 standard guide screws, two on each side of the
drive.
Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws
The hard drive uses 6-32 standard guide screws. Four extra guide
screws are installed on the hard drive bracket under the access panel.
The HP-supplied standard screws are silver. All other drives use M3
metric screws, eight of which are installed on the diskette drive
bracket under the access panel. The HP-supplied metric screws are
black.
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