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Stanka1 · ‎10-05-2022

Hello. I am prepairing to install 3 HDDs in my HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC. Can I damage my computer by installing 3 HDDs?

HDD Models:

HDD 1: SAMSUNG HD320KJ

HDD 2: WDC WD3200AAJS-60M0A0

HDD 3: TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100

Prométhée · ‎10-05-2022

@Stanka1 wrote:
Hello. I am prepairing to install 3 HDDs in my HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC. Can I damage my computer by installing 3 HDDs?

I'm just going to answer the question, but no one can certify anything here, it would be a big mistake
Installing a hard drive, whether SSD or HDD, is virtually risk-free.
But opening a computer, and changing something, or just performing maintenance (cleaning), is not without risk.
Mishandling and you can damage something!
So check if you have the necessary equipment, be careful of static electricity, you need a special bracelet at best!
Read the documentation carefully, pay close attention to how to proceed, before intervening.
The risk will be reduced

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Prométhée · ‎10-05-2022

@Stanka1 wrote:
Hello. I am prepairing to install 3 HDDs in my HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC. Can I damage my computer by installing 3 HDDs?

I'm just going to answer the question, but no one can certify anything here, it would be a big mistake
Installing a hard drive, whether SSD or HDD, is virtually risk-free.
But opening a computer, and changing something, or just performing maintenance (cleaning), is not without risk.
Mishandling and you can damage something!
So check if you have the necessary equipment, be careful of static electricity, you need a special bracelet at best!
Read the documentation carefully, pay close attention to how to proceed, before intervening.
The risk will be reduced

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Stanka1 · ‎10-05-2022

I don't have an ESD wrist strap that I cannot protect my computer when replacing and adding HDDs, because some floors in my home are carpeted. Can I protect my computer by working on a non-carpeted floor because I don't have an ESD wrist strap?

Prométhée · ‎10-06-2022

Good question, but I can't confirm.
It seems to me that whatever, you have to do as mentioned here

Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-dc7800-convertible-minitower-pc/3459240/manuals

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