Changing From Desktop To Minitower - HP Business Desktop d500 Series Service & Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis

6.20 Changing from Desktop to Minitower

1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock it.
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1).
3. Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5).
4. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.6).
5. Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
6. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press down on the short yellow drivelock
as shown. While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay.
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