HP 500B - Manual (Page 39)

Replacing a Hard Drive
1. Follow the steps in Removing a Hard Drive on page 28 to remove the hard drive.
2. Slide the replacement hard disk drive into the bay.
NOTE: If you are replacing an old drive with a new drive, use the four retainer screws from the
old drive to install the new drive.
Figure 2-39 Installing the hard drive
3. Align the screw holes on the side of the hard drive with the holes marked “HDD” on the bay.
Figure 2-40 Align the screw holes
CAUTION: Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A
sharp bend can break the internal wires.
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