Replacing The Optical Drive; Removing The Optical Drive - HP 6200 Pro Microtower Series Hardware Reference Manual

The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when you turn on the computer.

Replacing the Optical Drive

The Ultra-Slim Desktop uses a slimline Serial ATA (SATA) optical drive.

Removing the Optical 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:
as 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. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
6. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel.
7. Disconnect the cables on the rear of the optical drive (1), push the green release latch on the
right rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive (2), then slide the drive forward and out
of the bay through the front bezel (3).
CAUTION:
avoid damaging the cable.
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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
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
Removing the Optical Drive
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