HP ProDesk 600 G3 Base Model Microtower PC User Manual download pdf (Page 30)

10. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.

11. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the light blue SATA

connectors (labeled SATA1 or SATA2) on the system board.

12. Replace the front bezel if it was removed.

13. Replace the computer access panel.

14. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer.

15. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing a hard drive

NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you

can transfer the data to the new hard drive.

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB ash drives, from the computer.

3. Turn o the computer properly through the operating system, then turn o any external devices.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as

the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to

the internal components of the computer.

5. Remove the computer access panel. See Removing the computer access panel on page 7.

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