Adding Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive - HP Pavilion Elite d5100 - ATX Desktop PC Manual

Adding or Replacing a Hard Disk Drive

During this procedure, handle the hard disk drive gently. It is sensitive to shock impact and
easily damaged. Do not drop or bang it. Do not touch the circuit board.
1 If you are replacing a hard drive, complete the procedure "Removing a Hard Disk
Drive" on page 17.
2 Place the hard drive into its carrier by aligning the four pins and holes, first on one
side, and then on the other. Ensure the drive is oriented correctly, so the cable
connectors are toward the green handle.
3 Now that the hard drive is in its carrier, align the carrier with the correct bay. Slide the
carrier all the way back until it is seated and clicks into place.
4 Ensuring the cables are aiming straight into the connections so as not to bend or
damage pins, reconnect the power and data cables.
The cables click into place. Never force the connection; they should connect easily.
5 Complete the procedures to replace the computer cover and close the computer. See
"Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 7.
6 Perform a System Recovery, as required. Use the recovery discs to replace the
factory-installed files. Refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide for
detailed System Recovery procedures.
The other bays can be used for adding more hard drives. Follow this same procedure.
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