Drives; Drive Positions - HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

7.9

Drives

A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws on a drive.
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CAUTION: Make sure personal files on the hard drive are backed up to an external storage device
before removing the hard drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard
drive, you will need to run the Restore Plus! CD to load the Compaq factory-installed files.

7.9.1 Drive Positions

Item Description
3.5-inch, internal, standard hard
1
drive bay
5.25-inch drive bay for optional
2
drives
*A 3.5-inch diskette drive, hard drive, or Zip drive may be installed in this bay but the correct
bezel must be installed to ensure proper air flow.
To verify the type and size of the storage device installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.
Service Reference Guide, dc5100
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Drive Positions
Item
3
376220-001
Description
3.5-inch drive bay (1.44-MB
diskette drive shown)*
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