2Removing A Drive - HP Compaq dx6050 MT Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures— Desktop (DT) Chassis
8.10.2 Removing a Drive
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly, then turn off
the computer. Do not remove a hard 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
Chapter 5, "Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation,"
information.
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 fields
such as monitors or speakers.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock
(Section 8.2, "Unlocking the Smart Cover
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly
3. Remove the computer cover
4. Remove the front bezel
5. If removing a hard drive, lift up on the hard drive bracket 1, then rotate it down 2 to gain
access to the drive bay.
6. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive, as shown in the following
illustrations.
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