Removing And Installing Drives; Removing A 9.5 Mm Slim Optical Drive - HP ProDesk 400 G5 MT Business PC Hardware Reference Manual

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 SATA2).
CAUTION:
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, ensure 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."

Removing a 9.5 mm slim optical drive

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:
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 computer access panel. See
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as
Removing the computer access panel on page
Electrostatic
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