HP 6200 User Manual

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8.

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

NOTE:

The power cable for the hard drives is a three-headed cable that is routed from the

system board to the rear of the hard drive bays.

Figure 2-32

Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable to a SATA Hard Drive

9.

Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector.

NOTE:

If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data

cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems.
If you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the light blue connector labeled
SATA1.

10.

Replace the computer access panel.

11.

Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

12.

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

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off 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.

6.

Remove the front bezel.

7.

Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.

ENWW

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

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