Removing And Replacing The Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive - HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Microtower Maintenance And Service Manual

b. If installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the
USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA.
Figure 7-22
NOTE:
board drive connectors.
6. Replace the 5.25-inch drive.
7. Replace the front bezel (if removed) and access panel.
8. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
9. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
10. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal 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.
116 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
Refer to System Board Connections on page 107
(Access Panel on page
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
95).
for an illustration of the system
94).