HP Compaq Microtower Business PC dx2300 User's Guide download pdf (Page 21)

Removing a 3.5" Media Card Reader or Diskette Drive

The 3.5" external drive bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader. The removal

procedure is the same for both devices.

1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external

devices.

3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to

Removing the Computer Access Panel and

Front Bezel on page 3.

4. If the device is a media card reader, disconnect the internal USB cable from the system board. If

the device is a diskette drive, disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.

5. Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay (1) then slide the drive forward

and out of the bay (2).

Figure 2-11 Removing a 3.5” Device (Media Card Reader Shown)

To install a drive, reverse the removal procedure. Refer to the following table for proper retainer and

guide screw locations.

Device Retainer Screws Guide Screws

Diskette Drive 2 (labeled “FDD” on chassis) 1 (front left side of drive)

Media Card Reader 2 (labeled “CR” on chassis) none

NOTE: If you are installing a drive in the external 3.5" drive bay for the first time, use a flatblade

screwdriver to pry out the metal shield covering the bay.

There are a total of eight extra guide/retainer screws on the front of the chassis behind the bezel.

Four have 6-32 standard threads and four have M3 metric threads. Standard screws are used

for hard drives and have a silver finish. Metric screws are used for all other drives and have a

black finish. Be sure to install the appropriate guide screws into the drive.

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