Removing And Installing Drives - HP ProDesk 400 G4 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

Removing and installing drives

When installing drives, follow these guidelines:
The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector on
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the system board labeled SATA0.
Connect an optical drive to the light blue SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA1.
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CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and
unplug the power cord. Do not remove a 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
discharge on page
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.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the
package "Fragile: Handle With Care."
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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