This document pertains only to HP Slimline computers with the following computer case:

Image of the computer

Before you begin

• Obtain a flathead screwdriver.
• Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
• Turn off the computer, and then disconnect all cables. Disconnect the Ethernet or modem cable before disconnecting the power cord.
• Transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.
• HP strongly recommends the use of an anti-static wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.
• Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
• To add an additional SATA hard disk drive, an additional SATA data cable is required.
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If you are adding an additional hard drive

When adding a hard drive, it is important to identify the connectors on the motherboard.

The hard drive connectors on the motherboard must match the type of hard drive you wish to connect. If your motherboard has SATA data connectors and one is not in use, you can attach an additional SATA hard drive. If your motherboard has an IDE connector available, you can attach an IDE hard drive.

Figure 1: Motherboard with IDE and SATA data connectors 1 - IDE connectors 2 - SATA data connectors Motherboard with SATA and IDE connectors

Figure 2: Example of SATA connections 1 - Power cable 2 - SATA data cable Hard drives with SATA cables connected

Figure 3: Example of an IDE connection 1 - IDE ribbon cable 2 - Power cable Hard drive with IDE cables connected

Video overview

View the following video before using the steps in this article.

Removing the hard drive

Use the steps in this section to remove the hard disk drive by first removing the side panel, the front panel, the CD/DVD drive, the system fan, and the drive cage.

Step 1	Image of removing the side panel
Step 2	Image of swinging the front panel open
Step 3	Image of pulling the drive completely out the front of the computer
Step 4	Image of the system fan (shown in the rectangle) and the processor fan (shown with a circle and X)
Step 5	Image of removing the system fan screw
Step 6	Image of releasing and removing the system fan partway out of the computer
Step 7	Image of the screw at the top of the drive cage
Step 8	Image of removing three drive cage screws on the front of the computer
Step 9	Image of sliding the drive cage down to release it
Step 10	Image of lifting the drive cage out of the computer
Step 11	Image of the cables connected to the hard drive in the drive cage
Step 12	Figure 4: SATA data cable plug without a latch Image of a SATA data connector without a latch
Step 13	Image of the screws on one side of the drive cage
Step 14	Image of sliding the hard drive out of the drive cage

Installing the hard drive

Use the steps in this section to install the replacement drive.

Step 1	Image of sliding the drive into the drive cage.
Step 2	Image of the screws on one side of the drive cage
Step 3	Image of connecting the cables to the hard drive
Step 4	Image of tipping the drive cage and inserting it into the computer
Step 5	Image of sliding the drive cage up to engage the two tabs
...ensure the screw hole at the top of the drive cage aligns under the screw hole in the computer rail (1).	Image of the drive cage aligned under the screw hole in the computer rail (1) and incorrectly positioned over the computer rail (2)
Step 6	Image of replacing three long screws on the front of the computer and one short screw at the top of the drive cage
Step 7	Image of inserting the system fan
Step 8	Image of the metal tab that locks the system fan in place
Step 9	Image of replacing the system fan screw
Step 10	Image of pushing the drive into the computer
Step 11	Image of pressing the front panel into place on the computer
Step 12	Image of sliding the side panel toward the front of the computer