HP Compaq Pro 6305 Maintenance And Service Manual page 118

4. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided
four extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The M3
metric guide screws are black. Refer to
illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location.
NOTE:
the new one.
CAUTION:
internal components of the drive.
Figure 7-17
5. Position the guide screws on the drive into the J-slots in the drive bay. Then slide the drive
toward the front of the computer until it locks into place.
Figure 7-18
6. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
7. Connect the SATA data cable to the white SATA system board connector labeled SATA2.
8. Route the data cable through the cable guides.
CAUTION:
drive cage when raising or lowering it. One is located on the bottom side of the drive cage. The
other is located on the chassis frame under the drive cage. Ensure that the data cable is routed
through these guides before connecting it to the optical drive.
110 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
When replacing the drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to
Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the
Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive
Installing the Optical Drive
There are two cable guides that keep the data cable from being pinched by the
Installing and Removing Drives on page 107 for an