Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Upgrades

7. Push the drive release latch 1 toward the rear of the chassis

and hold.

8. Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the

drive out of the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive or Diskette Drive

To replace the drive, reverse the removal procedures.

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When replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive

to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.

CAUTION: If you do not replace the optical drive, you must install a

5.25-inch bezel blank for proper air circulation to cool internal

components during operation. Contact an authorized HP reseller or

service provider to order the appropriate bezel when reconfiguring the

computer.