Removing a 5.25-inch drive
NOTE:
HP does not offer a 5.25-inch optical drive for this computer model. A 5.25-inch optical drive
may have been installed by the user or third-party vendor.
CAUTION:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 37
)
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 38
)
3.
Remove the front bezel (
Front bezel on page 40
)
4.
Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the drive.
CAUTION:
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
avoid damaging the cable.
5.
Press down on the green drivelock mechanism (1) and slide the drive from the drive bay (2).
Installing a 5.25-inch drive
NOTE:
HP does not offer a 5.25-inch optical drive for this computer model. A 5.25-inch optical drive
can be purchased through a third-party vendor.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 37
)
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 38
)
3.
Remove the front bezel (
Front bezel on page 40
). If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by
a bezel blank, remove the bezel blank. See
Bezel blanks on page 41
for more information.
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