HP EliteDesk 800 G5

Drives
IMPORTANT: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn o the computer, and
unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Electrostatic
discharge information on page 9.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic elds such as
monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the
package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Drive positions
Drive positions
1 5.25-inch half-height drive bay
2 2.5-inch hard drive bay
3 3.5-inch secondary hard drive bay
4 9.5 mm slim optical drive bay
5 3.5-inch primary hard drive bay
NOTE: The drive conguration on your computer may be dierent than the drive
conguration shown above.
30 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures