Installing An Optical Drive Into The 5.25-Inch Drive Bay - HP Pro 3000 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay

To install an optional 5.25-inch optical drive:
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, 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. If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove
the bezel blank. See
7. Install the guide screw in the front top hole on the left side of the drive.
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8. Rotate the drive cage all the way up.
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Removing a Bezel Blank on page 4
Installing the Guide Screw in the Optical Drive
Rotating the Drive Cage Up
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