Maintenance and Service Guide

Drives
Description
Hard drives/Solid-state drives
2-TB, 7200-rpm
1-TB, 7200-rpm
500-GB, 7200-rpm
256 GB Solid-state Drive (SSD), 2.5 inch (HP 280 G2 models only)
128 GB Solid-state Drive (SSD), 2.5 inch (HP 280 G2 models only)
Grommet, hard drive isolation, blue
Optical drives
DVD±RW drive
DVD-ROM drive
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 remaining SATA connectors on the
system board (labeled SATA1 and SATA2).
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 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, 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 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.”
28 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures – Microtower (MT) chassis