Hardware Reference Guide

5. Pull the release lever next to the rear of the hard drive away from the drive (1). While pulling the release
lever out, slide the drive forward until it stops, and then lift the drive up and out of the bay (2).
6. Install mounting screws on the sides of the hard drive using standard 6-32 silver-and-blue mounting
screws.
NOTE: If replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive, transfer the mounting screws from the old hard drive to the
new hard drive.
You can purchase extra mounting screws from HP.
● Install four silver-and-blue 6-32 mounting screws (two on each side of the drive).
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