Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) - HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Desktop Mini Hardware Reference Manual

Removing and replacing a hard disk drive (HDD)

NOTE: Before you remove the old HDD, be sure to back up the data from the old HDD so that you can
transfer the data to the new HDD.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as a USB flash drive, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the AC power cord to avoid damage
to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6. Remove the computer access panel.
7. Pull the blue tab (1) to disconnect the HDD power and data cable from the HDD.
8. Pull the release lever next to the rear of the HDD away from the HDD (2). While pulling the release lever
out, slide the drive back until it stops, then lift the HDD up and out of the cage (3).
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as