Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Reference Guide

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
NOTE: The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives.
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.
The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located under the power supply. To remove and replace the hard
drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 110).
2. Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 116).
3. Rotate the drive cage for external drives to its upright position.
144 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Form Factor	Microtower
Expansion Slots	1 PCI, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCIe x16
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	VGA, Serial, Parallel, PS/2, Audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional
Power Supply	300W
USB Ports	8 USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 rear)