Installing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 36)
2. Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 37)
3. Install guide screws on the sides of the drive. 3.5-inch hard drives use standard 6-32 silver and
blue isolation mounting screws. 2.5-inch hard drives use metric M3 black and blue isolation
mounting screws.
NOTE: Four extra 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws for 3.5-inch hard drives are installed on
the exterior of the hard drive bays. Extra guide screws for 2.5-inch hard drives are not provided
on the chassis but can be purchased from HP. Refer to
Drives on page 50 for an illustration of the
extra 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws location.
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one.
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If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard drive, install four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting
guide screws (two on each side of the drive).
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If you are installing a 2.5-inch hard drive, install four black and blue M3 isolation mounting
guide screws (two on each side of the drive).
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