7.
Remove the four mounting screws (two on each side) from the old drive. You will need these screws if
you install a new drive.
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Remove the front bezel
4.
Install mounting screws on the sides of the hard drive using standard 6-32 silver-and-blue mounting
screws.
NOTE:
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the mounting screws from the old drive to the new drive.
Install four silver-and-blue 6-32 mounting screws (two on each side of the drive).
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
(Access panel on page
(Front bezel on page
6-32 mounting screws can be purchased from HP.
(Preparation for disassembly on page
18)
19).
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