HP COMPAQ DX2718 MT - Manual (Page 54)

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Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
6.8.2 Removing a Drive
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external
devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external
devices.
2. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive, as indicated in the
following illustrations.
4. Remove all the screws that secures the drives in the drive bay. Slide the drive disk forward
and out of the bay.
Removing the Drives
Drive Positions
Item Description
1 First 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives
Second 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives
2 One standard 3.5-inch, one-third height bays (1.44-MB diskette drive shown)
3 One internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for hard drives
An internal 3.5-inch bracket kit for second hard drives is available as option.
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* These apply for selected models and countries only.