Removing The Internal, Side-Mounted, 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - Compaq Deskpro EX User Manual

4.7.1

Removing the Internal, Side-Mounted, 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Remove the computer cover (Section 4.3).
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the hard drive.
4. Remove the two screws at the top of the hard drive adapter that connect the adapter to
the chassis 1.
5. Slide the adapter toward the right until the two slots on the bottom of the adapter clear
the tabs 2.
6. Tilt and lift the hard drive adapter out of the chassis 3.
The bottom of the adapter must be tilted inward to remove it from the chassis.
4-8 Removal and Replacement Procedures