Replacing A Hard Drive - HP 500B - Microtower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Replacing a Hard Drive

1. Follow the steps in
2. Slide the replacement hard disk drive into the bay.
NOTE:
old drive to install the new drive.
Figure 2-39
3. Align the screw holes on the side of the hard drive with the holes marked "HDD" on the bay.
Figure 2-40
CAUTION:
sharp bend can break the internal wires.
Removing a Hard Drive on page 26
If you are replacing an old drive with a new drive, use the four retainer screws from the
Installing the hard drive
Align the screw holes
Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A
to remove the hard drive.
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