Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Hardware Upgrades
- Serviceability Features
- Warnings and Cautions
- Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
- Removing the Computer Access Panel
- Replacing the Computer Access Panel
- Removing the Front Bezel
- Removing Bezel Blanks
- Replacing the Front Bezel
- Installing Additional Memory
- Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
- Drive Positions
- Installing and Removing Drives
- System Board Drive Connections
- Removing an Optical Drive
- Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
- Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
- Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay
- Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
- Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
- Specifications
- Battery Replacement
- External Security Devices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
- Index

8. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 2-23 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
9. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
Figure 2-24 Rotating the Drive Cage Down
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