Removing And Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive - HP Kayak XM600 User Manual

CAUTION
Removing the
Old Drive
CAUTION
Installing the
New Drive

Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive

Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent
movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive's internal
components.
Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk
drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on
how to do this.
1 Switch off the display and PC Workstation. Disconnect all power cables
and any LAN or telecommunications cables.
2 Remove the PC Workstation's cover and front bezel (refer to page 23 for
these instructions).
3 Remove the two retaining screws from the chassis located on the front
of the PC and pull the primary hard disk drive out of the hard disk drive
bay.
4 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive.
Take care when handling the hard disk drive during installation. A one-
quarter inch drop can damage it.
1 Connect the data and power connectors to the hard disk drive.
2 Slide the new drive into the hard disk drive bay (with the correct
orientation) and tighten the two retaining screws you removed earlier.
3 Replace the front bezel and PC Workstation's cover (refer to page 23).
Reconnect all the power and telecommunications cables.
4 Turn to page 44 to complete the installation.
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