HP Compaq dc7700 MT Hardware Reference Manual page 37

7. Install two guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive (1).
NOTE
Eight extra metric guide screws are provided on the diskette drive bracket under the access
panel. The HP-supplied metric screws are black.
Figure 2-19
8. Install the drive in the desired drive bay by sliding it all the way into the front of the drive cage until
it locks (2). The drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay.
CAUTION
The bottom bay supports a drive that is no more than 17 cm (6.7 inches) in depth, including
the cables that attach to the back of the drive. Do not try to force a larger drive, such as an
optical drive, into the bottom bay. This could cause damage to the drive and the system
board. The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result
in damage to the drive.
NOTE
bundles the extra power connectors.
ENWW
Optical drives, diskette drives, and media card readers use M3 metric guide screws.
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom)
The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays.
If you are installing a third optional drive, you may need to remove the strap that
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