Drive Positions; Removing A 5.25-Inch Or 3.5-Inch Drive From A Drive Bay - HP Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Maintenance And Service Manual

Drive Positions

Figure 7-15
Table 7-2 Drive Positions
1 Two 5.25-inch drive bays for optional drives (optical drives shown)
2 One 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown)
3 Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay for optional hard drive
4 Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive
configuration shown above.
To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

CAUTION:
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Remove the front bezel
4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.
CAUTION:
avoid damaging the cable.
a. If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the
back of the drive.
140 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
Drive Positions
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Computer Access Panel on page
(Front Bezel on page
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
123)
124)
122)