Removing The Hard Drive - HP Elite 7500 Microtower Maintenance And Service Manual

8. Push the optical drive from behind, and then remove it from the front of the computer.
Figure 8-18

Removing the Hard Drive

NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so
that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located under the power supply. To remove and replace the
hard drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Remove the front bezel
4. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
120 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Removing the optical drive
(Access Panel on page
(Front Bezel on page
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
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