4External 3.5-Inch Drive - HP Evo D500 Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.10.4 External 3.5-inch Drive
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock
7.2, "Unlocking the Smart Cover
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly
3. Remove the computer access panel
4. Remove the front bezel
5. Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.
6. Disconnect the audio, signal, and drive power cables from the drive. The other end of the
cables should remain connected to the system board.
7. Make sure the drive cables are routed properly
8. Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position.
9. Push the drive release latch 1 toward the rear of the chassis and hold.
10. Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the drive out of the computer.
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When replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws
take the place of drive rails.
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