Removing A 3.5" Hard Drive - HP Compaq dx2000 MT Hardware Reference Manual

Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive

Hardware Reference Guide
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove both the right and left access panels.
4. Remove the front bezel.
5. Remove the diskette drive.
6. Disconnect the power, and data cables from the back of all
installed 3.5" drives.
7. Remove the lower drive cage.
8. Remove the four screws, two from each side, that secure the drive
in the drive cage.
9. Slide the drive out of the drive cage.
Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive
To replace the drive cage, reverse the removal procedure.
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