How do i remove the hard drive from a compaq presario SR5319uk desktop
Hi I have a compaq presario SR5219UK desktop computer and i want to replace the hard drive but don't know how I have checked online and the videos that relate to compaq are not the same as my computer so I would be so grateful of any help i can get in a step by step run down on how to do this many thanks in advance
Here is the Manual which shows exactly how to do it.
Manual
See Page 17. You have to remove the front panel and go from there per the pictures.
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