Hard Drive Connector - HP Compaq 6000 Pro Maintenance & Service Manual

Hard Drive Connector

The hard drive connector is located near the middle of the computer, below the fan. It is secured with
two screws and has two connectors. The cables are routed under the metal casing to the system
board connectors.
Figure 7-44
To remove the hard drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
on page
2. Remove the small rear cover (see
3. Remove the port cover (see
4. Remove the stand (see
5. Remove the drive cover (see
6. Remove the memory cover (see
7. Remove the upper rear panel (see
8. Remove the I/O panel (see
9. Remove the outer/left panel (see
10. Remove two screws (1) that secure the hard drive connector to the computer.
11. Disconnect the cables from the system board (2).
NOTE:
on the wires.
Hard drive connector location
38).
Port Cover on page
Stand on page
Optical Drive on page
I/O Panel on page
Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
Small Rear Cover on page
40).
41).
42).
Memory on page 47).
Upper Rear Panel on page
61).
Outer/Left Rear Panel on page
39).
49).
69).
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