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  • Date: Aug 10, 2021 9:57:03 PM

HP Host Computer Z820 System/Image HDD Replacement

Prerequisites

Overview

This procedure shall be followed when replacing the System or Image hard drive in a Z820 computer.

Figure 1. System or Image Hard Drive

1 System or Image Disk Replacement Preparation and Location

Procedure

  1. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Operator Console:
    1. If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button and select [Shutdown].

      The Operator Console monitor will display a 'Power Down' message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.

    2. If Applications are down, open a Unix Shell. Type: halt.
  2. Power OFF the console at the front panel switch.
  3. Remove the front and left side covers from the console.

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  4. Locate System or Image Hard Drive FRUs by referencing the Illustrations below.

    Figure 2. System or Image Disk Location

    Figure 3. System and Image Hard Drive Bay Locations

2 System or Image Hard Drive Removal

Procedure

  1. Open the Side Access Panel.
  2. Remove the original Hard Drive assembly from the computer’s drive bay.
  3. Remove the 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket with Hard Drive from the Hard Drive carrier rails. See Figure 4.
  4. Remove the 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket from Hard Drive and set Hard Drive aside. See Figure 4.

3 System or Image Hard Drive Preparation

Procedure

  1. Install replacement Hard Drive into the original 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket removed from original Hard Drive.
  2. Install replacement Hard Drive with Form Factor Adapter Bracket into original Hard Drive carrier rails.

    Figure 4. Hard Drive Form Factor Brackets and Carrier Rail Assembly

4 System or Image Hard Drive Install

Procedure

  1. Install the replacement Hard Drive assembly into the computer drive bay.
  2. Close Side Access Panel.

5 Finalization

Procedure

  1. Refer to System Scanning Test to confirm proper operation.
  2. Reinstall the console covers.