Removing And Replacing The Secondary 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - HP Rp5700 - Point of Sale System Hardware Reference Manual

4. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the optical drive, if applicable.
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5. Return the drive cage to the down position into the computer.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
8. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover was removed.
NOTE:
when you initially set up the computer to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any
software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. When the restore process has
completed, reinstall any personal files that you backed up before replacing the hard drive.

Removing and Replacing the Secondary 3.5-inch Hard Drive

The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located under the power supply. To remove and replace the
secondary hard drive:
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6. Remove the computer cover.
36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades
Connecting the Optical Drive Power and Data Cables
If you replaced the primary hard drive, use the Restore Plus! CD set that you created
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
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