Installing a second HD in omen 40L

[MerlinTX]

Omen 40L where are the harness for a second HD?

[Max3Aj]

Hello @MerlinTX, and welcome to the HP Support Community!

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Installing a second hard drive in your OMEN 40L is a great way to expand storage. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you locate the harness and complete the installation:

What You’ll Need:

• A 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD
• A SATA data cable (not always pre-installed)
• A SATA power connector (usually labeled P5, P6, or P7)
• A mounting bracket or tray (if not already present)

Steps to Install the Second Hard Drive:

Open the Case

• Power off the PC and unplug it.
• Remove the glass side panel by pressing the release latch at the rear and sliding it off.
• If needed, remove the right-side panel to access the drive bay.

Locate the Drive Bay

• The OMEN 40L has a dedicated bay for a second 3.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD.
• If a bracket is missing, you may need to purchase one compatible with your chassis.

Check for Power Connectors

• Look for unused SATA power connectors from the PSU labeled P5, P6, or P7. These are wide connectors and typically bundled near the drive bays.

Check for SATA Data Ports

• Inspect the motherboard for available SATA ports. Most OMEN 40L models have extra SATA headers.
• If no data cable is pre-installed, you’ll need to purchase a standard SATA data cable.

Mount the Drive

• Secure the drive into the tray using screws or grommets.
• Connect the SATA power cable and SATA data cable to the drive.
• Plug the other end of the data cable into the motherboard.

Close the Case and Boot

• Reattach the panels.
• Power on the PC and enter BIOS (usually by pressing F10 during boot) to confirm the drive is detected.
• Format the drive in Windows via Disk Management.

We suggest you please visit the nearest HP authorized service center, the service team will check and assist you further with this. 
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Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!

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