HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual page 62

2. Slide the new drive into the hard disk drive cage (1), aligning the drive with the four screw holes
on the cage. Install the four 6-32 standard screws that secure the hard disk drive to the hard disk
drive cage (2). Make sure the hard disk drive cables are facing the top of the drive cage.
NOTE:
old drive to install the new drive.
NOTE:
are installed on the interior of the front bezel. The 6-32 screws are silver.
Figure 6-32
3. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive.
Figure 6-33
CAUTION:
sharp bend can break the internal wires.
56 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
If you are replacing an old drive with a new drive, use the four retainer screws from the
If you are installing a second hard drive, use four of the extra standard 6-32 screws that
Installing the Hard Drive in the Drive Cage
Connecting the Hard Drive Cables
Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A