NOTE: The hard drive uses 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws. Four extra guide screws are
installed on the exterior of the hard drive bays. The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws
are silver and blue. Refer to
Drives on page 143 for an illustration of the extra 6-32 isolation
mounting guide screws location.
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one.
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If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard drive, install four isolation mounting guide screws (two
on each side of the drive).
Figure 7-21 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in a 3.5-inch Drive
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If you are installing a 2.5-inch hard drive:
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Install four 6-32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws in the adapter bracket
(two on each side of the bracket).
Figure 7-22 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in the 2.5-inch Adapter
Bracket
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