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Removing and Installing drives

When installing drives, follow these guidelines:

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The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector

on the system board labeled SATA0.

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Connect secondary hard drives and optical drives to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the

system board (labeled SATA1 and SATA2).

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HP has provided four extra 6-32 hard drive mounting screws installed on the front of the chassis behind

the bezel (1). The mounting screws are required for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives installed in the

hard drive bays. If you are replacing a drive, remove the mounting screws from the old drive and install

them in the new drive.

CAUTION: 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 off 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, ensure 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 on page 37.

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 fields 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.”

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