HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF Hardware Reference Manual page 27

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3.5-inch secondary hard drive bay

3.5-inch primary hard drive bay

2.5-inch hard drive bay

9.5 mm slim optical drive bay

NOTE:

The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive

configuration shown above.

Removing and installing drives

When installing drives, follow these guidelines:

The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector on

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the system board labeled SATA0.

Connect secondary hard drives and optical drives to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system

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board (labeled SATA1, and SATA3).

IMPORTANT:

If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and

unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.

Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid

touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to

discharge on page

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as

monitors or speakers.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the

package "Fragile: Handle With Care."

To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

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Electrostatic

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