Sata Hard Drive; Removing A Sata Hard Drive - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

SATA hard drive

For more information about SATA hard drives and SATA RAID configurations, see
on page 91.
This section describes how to remove and install a SATA hard drive.

Removing a SATA hard drive

NOTE: Each workstation hard drive bay can be configured at the factory to hold three small form factor
hard drives instead of two standard size drives. To obtain the option kit documentation for removal and
replacement of small form factor hard drives, refer to the HP xw Workstation series - Small form factor
bay converter and hard drive installation user guide at:
To remove a SATA hard drive:
1. Disconnect power from the system (see
2. Remove the side access panel (see
CAUTION:
(ESD) precautions while performing the system parts removal and replacement procedures:
— Work on a static-free mat.
— Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your
body to the ground.
— Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static-free
mat, static strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.
3. Disconnect the data (2) and power (1) cables from the SATA hard drive, as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 4-48
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To prevent damage to the workstation, observe the following Electrostatic Discharge
Disconnecting the SATA hard drive cables
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Predisassembly procedures on page
Side access panel on page
Removing and replacing components
SATA hard drive
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