Removing An External 3.5-Inch Drive - HP Pro 3000 MT Hardware Reference Manual

The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.

Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

CAUTION:
computer.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
6. Disconnect the drive cables.
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b.
7. Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay (1) then slide the drive forward
and out of the bay (2).
Figure 19
18 Hardware Upgrades
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
If you are removing a diskette drive (available on some models only), disconnect the data
cable and power cable from the back of the drive.
If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board.
Removing a 3.5-inch Device (Media Card Reader Shown)