Removing A 5.25-Inch Drive From A Drive Bay - HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Microtower Maintenance And Service Manual

remove the four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and
install them in the new hard drive.
Figure 7-14
No. Guide Screw
1 Black M3 Metric Screws
2 Silver 6-32 Standard Screws
There are at total of five extra silver 6-32 standard screws. Four are used as guide screws for a
secondary hard drive. The fifth is used for bezel security (see
information).
CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

CAUTION:
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
110 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Extra Guide Screw Locations
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Access Panel on page
Device
All Drives (except primary and secondary hard drives)
Secondary Hard Drive
Front Bezel Security on page 97
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
95).
for more
94).