Replacing An Internal Hard Drive - HP xw3400 - Workstation Technical Reference Manual

Replacing an internal hard drive

CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
workstation. Do not remove a hard drive while the workstation 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. Refer to
preventing electrostatic damage.
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.
Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc or diskette, from the drive.
1.
Prepare the workstation for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel and rotate the workstation so the system board is parallel to the table to
3.
make it easier to work on
Remove the front bezel
4.
Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables from the back of the drive.
5.
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the workstation or drive:
Electrostatic discharge information on page 52
(Access panel on page
(Front bezel on page
(Preparation for disassembly on page
61).
62).
for more information about
59).
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