Drives
A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws on a drive.
CAUTION:
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 HP factory-installed files.
Drive Positions
Figure 6-24
Table 6-3
1
3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
2
3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drives (media card reader shown)
3
5.25-inch external drive bay for optional drives (optical drive shown)
NOTE:
The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive
configuration shown above.
To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer
Setup.
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Make sure personal files on the hard drive are backed up to an external storage device
Drive Positions
Drive Positions