Removing A 5.25-Inch Drive From A Drive Bay - HP 8200 Elite Series Maintenance And Service Manual

CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
Electrostatic Discharge Information on page
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

CAUTION:
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
4. If removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the rear of the
optical drive.
CAUTION:
avoid damaging the cable.
5. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Access Panel on page
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
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(Preparation for Disassembly on page
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