Removing And Replacing The Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Sata Hard Drive - HP Compaq Pro 4300 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA 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. Rotate the drive cage for internal drives to its upright position.
Figure 7-35
4. Rotate the power supply to its upright position. The hard drive is located beneath the power
supply.
Figure 7-36
66 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
(Computer Access Panel on page
Rotating the Drive Cage Up
Raising the Power Supply
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
39).
37).