Removing An Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - HP Pro 3000 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

12. Connect the appropriate drive cables:
a.
b.
13. Replace the front bezel and access panel.
14. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
15. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive

NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so
that you can transfer the data to the new hard 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. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive.
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If installing a diskette drive (available on some models only), connect the power and data
cables to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the data cable to the connector
on the system board.
If installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the
USB connector on the system board.
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables