23 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard disk drive. You can replace the hard disk drive with one up to a maximum
size of
8TB
.
23.1 Removing the Hard Disk Drive
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CAUTION
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Make sure that the system is OFF and the power adapter is disconnected before removing/installing a hard disk drive.
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To remove the hard disk drive:
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Power off the system, and unplug all cabling from the system.
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Turn the recorder over. Remove the bottom panel screws (6×).
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Turn the recorder over carefully, then remove the top panel.
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CAUTION
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The wiring to the front panel button and USB port runs along the top panel of the recorder. When separating the top panel,
rest it carefully beside the bottom panel as shown below.
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Gently remove the power and SATA cables from the hard disk drive.
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Carefully pick up the hard disk drive to lift the bottom panel, being mindful of the sharp edges of the bottom panel. Remove
the hard disk drive screws (4×) from the bottom panel. Hold onto the hard disk drive so it remains in place when all screws
have been removed.
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If you are not immediately going to install a new hard disk drive, replace the top panel and the 6 bottom panel screws.
23.2 Installing a New Hard Disk Drive
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CAUTION
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Make sure that the system is OFF and the power adapter is disconnected before removing/installing a hard disk drive.
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To install a new hard disk drive:
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Insert the 2 hard disk drive screws closest to the SATA and power ports on the hard disk drive and tighten them half way.
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Power off the system, and unplug all cabling from the system.
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Turn the recorder over. Remove the bottom panel screws (6×).
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Turn the recorder over carefully, then remove the top panel.
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CAUTION
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The wiring to the front panel button and USB port runs along the top panel of the recorder. When separating the top panel,
rest it carefully beside the bottom panel as shown below.
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Line the 2 half-inserted hard disk drive screws with the 2 holes shown below.
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Carefully pick up the bottom panel with the hard disk drive, being mindful of the sharp edges of the bottom panel. Slide the
2 pre-inserted screws into the locked position, then tighten the screws. Insert and tighten the 2 remaining hard disk drive
screws.
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Connect the power and SATA cables to the hard disk drive.
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Replace the top panel and the 6 bottom panel screws.