Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the computer access panel.
6. Disconnect the power and data cables on the back of the drive.
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
7. Remove the drive from the drive bay as follows:
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To remove a 5.25-inch drive in the desktop configuration, press down on the yellow drivelock
mechanism (1) and slide the drive from the drive bay (2).
CAUTION: When the yellow drivelock is pressed, all the external 5.25-inch drives are
released so do not tilt the unit and allow the drives to fall out.
Figure 2-16 Removing a 5.25-inch Drive in the Desktop Configuration (Optical Drive shown)
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