19 Replacing the Hard Drive
The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can replace the hard drive with one up to a maximum size of
10TB.
19.1 Removing the Hard 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 drive.
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To remove the hard 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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Remove the power and SATA cables from the hard drive.
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Carefully pick up the hard drive to lift the bottom panel, being mindful of the sharp edges of the bottom panel. Remove the
hard drive screws (4×) from the bottom panel. Hold onto the hard 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 drive, replace the top panel and the 6 bottom panel screws.
19.2 Installing a New Hard 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 drive.
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To install a new hard drive:
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Insert the 2 hard drive screws closest to the SATA and power ports on the hard 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 drive screws with the 2 holes shown below.
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Carefully pick up the bottom panel with the hard 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 drive screws.
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Connect the power and SATA cables to the hard drive.
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Replace the top panel and the 6 bottom panel screws.