Compaq AP500 - Manual (Page 48)

3-28 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removing a 7200 rpm Hard Drive from Bays 5 or 6
Drive bays 5 and 6 can be configured with either a 1.0-inch or a 1.6-inch, 7200 rpm hard drive.
Other than using different screw holes, the removal of both drives a basically the same.
To remove a 7200 rpm hard drive:
1. Perform the service preparations shown on page 3-2.
2. Remove the following components:
❏ Side access panel
❏ Front bezel
3. Disconnect the signal and power cables.
Figure 3-23. Disconnecting the cables from the hard drive