Removing And Replacing The Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive - HP Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Maintenance And Service Manual

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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.
4.
Rotate the power supply to its upright position. The hard drive is located beneath the power
supply.
Figure 8-24
5.
Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the hard drive.
(Access Panel on page
Raising the Power Supply
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
164).
163).
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