2-22 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Upgrading the Hard Drive
Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive
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Only a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) hard drive can
be installed on this computer.
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Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing
it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive.
The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located on the right side of the
computer. To remove and replace the hard drive:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect
any external devices.
3. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel. Refer to
“Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel.”
4. Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.
5. Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the
drive.
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