Changing From A Desktop To A Minitower Configuration - HP Compaq 8100 Elite Hardware Reference Manual

Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration

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. Remove the computer access panel.
6. Remove the front bezel.
7. Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
8. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press down on the short yellow drivelock as
shown (1). While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay (2).
NOTE:
Figure 38
34 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.
Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Desktop)
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