
Removing and Installing drives
When installing drives, follow these guidelines:
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The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA
connector on the system board labeled SATA0.
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Connect a secondary hard drive to the light blue SATA connector on the system board labeled
SATA1.
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Connect an optical drive to one of the white SATA connectors on the system board labeled
SATA4 or SATA5.
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HP has provided four extra 6-32 hard drive mounting screws installed on the front of the chassis
behind the bezel (1). The mounting screws are required for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives
installed in the hard drive bays. If you are replacing a drive, remove the mounting screws from
the old drive and install them in the new drive.
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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
Electrostatic discharge on page 38.
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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