If installing a new optical drive in a previously unused drive bay, first remove the break-away EMF
shield from the front of the PC.
When inserting an optical drive, pull out on the drive latch and insert its peg into the hole marked 2,
and then slide the drive back until it locks into position.
Removing the Hard Drive
NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so
that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive,
make sure you have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers,
and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. If you do not have this CD set,
select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 43).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 44).
3. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive.
Figure 6-15 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables
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