Step 3: Prepare The Mounting Bay - HP C1593B - SureStore DAT Tape 5000e Drive Installation Manual

Step 3: Prepare the Mounting Bay

Caution To avoid damaging the computer or tape drive, ensure that the computer
is powered off while you install the drive.
Static electricity can damage electronic components. After you have
disconnected power from the computer and removed the cover, touch a
bare metal part of the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the
drive before installing it.
1 Assemble the necessary tools and materials:
2 Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the computer and any
connected peripherals.
3 Remove the cover from the computer.
As you work inside the computer, you may have to disconnect the SCSI
cable or power cable from other devices to maneuver the new drive into
place. If you have to do this, make a note of their position and connections
so you can put them back correctly later.
4 Remove the front cover plate from a spare 5¼-inch (or 3½-inch) bay of your
computer. Keep any screws for use in step 7 on page 1-19.
5 If you will be installing the tape drive in a 3½-inch bay, you need to use the
conversion kit as described below, so that the drive will fit into your
computer. If your computer has 5¼-inch bays, proceed to step 4 on page 1-14
now.
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your computer uses slotted screws)
Torx screwdriver (if your computer uses torx screws)
Your computer manuals (for reference during installation)
HP SureStore DAT
Installation Guide
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