Removing And Replacing The Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Sata Hard Drive - HP Compaq 8100 Elite Hardware Reference Manual

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive

NOTE: The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives.
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. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6. Remove the access panel.
7. Rotate the drive cage for external drives to its upright position.
NOTE:
Figure 32
32 Hardware Upgrades
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
Rotating the Drive Cage Up
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