Primary 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Removal - Compaq Deskpro EN Series Maintenance & Service Manual

6.8 Mass Storage Devices
6.8.1

Primary 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Removal

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.3).
CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is always voltage applied to the
system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer
to prevent system board or component damage.
2. Remove the access panel (Section 6.6).
3. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.7.1).
4. Disconnect the power cable and the flat ribbon data cable from the rear of the drive.
5. Lift up on the green drive release latch that secures the drive in position 1, then slide the drive
forward to remove it from the drive cage 2.
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
When replacing the drive with a new one, install two guide screws on each side of the drive before
installing it into the drive bay. Extra mounting screws are located on the front of the chassis.
To install a hard drive, reverse the removal procedure.
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