System Board Drive Connections - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

1 Black M3 Metric Screws
2 Silver 6-32 Standard Screws
There are at total of five extra silver 6-32 standard screws. Four are used as guide screws for a
secondary hard drive. The fifth is used for bezel security (see
information).
CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."

System Board Drive Connections

Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 7-26
114 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
System Board Drive Connections
All Drives (except hard drives)
Secondary Hard Drive
Front Bezel Security on page 41 for more