Unable to Remove Hard Drive Cage from Desktop computer

[ArthurJ092]

Hello,

I am trying to replace the hard drive on my desktop computer, but I am currently having trouble  with removing the metal cage that encloses the hard drive. This is the recommended method of replacing the hard drive, according to these instructions: http://www.manualslib.com/manual/359309/Hp-Pavilion-P6230f.html?page=21#manual

I am stuck on step 13 for that manual in particular. I push down on the "#1" latch, and pull forward, but it's not sliding forward. I am unsure what I am doing wrong, but the thing is not moving. Do you guys have any idea what I may be doing wrong? Thank you.

[Jay_101 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Slide the HDD cage towards the top of the PC  while depressing the latch.

Then pull the cage out of the tower.

I have an h8 1380t with the same HDD cage.

Jay

[ArthurJ092]

That's exactly what I am doing, but it's not budging. I am actually depressing so hard on the latch that it's starting to hurt my finger.

[ArthurJ092]

I managed to solve the problem.  Thank you for the help, Jay.