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●
If you are removing a media
card reader, disconnect the U
SB cable from the syst
em board.
Figure 2-15
Disconnecting the Media Ca
rd Reader USB Cable
●
If you are removing a hard drive, disconnect
the power cab
le (1) and d
ata cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 2-16
Disconnecting
the Hard Drive Ca
bles
34
Chapter 2 Convertibl
e Mini
tower (CMT) Ha
rdware Upgrades
41
43
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Reference Guide
1
About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features
9
Standard Configuration Features
9
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components
11
Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components
12
Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components
13
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components
14
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components
15
Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components
16
Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components
17
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components
18
Media Card Reader Components
19
Keyboard
20
Using the Windows Logo Key
21
Serial Number Location
22
2 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades
25
Serviceability Features
25
Warnings and Cautions
25
Removing the Computer Access Panel
26
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
27
Removing the Front Bezel
28
Removing Bezel Blanks
29
Replacing the Front Bezel
30
System Board Connections
31
Installing Additional Memory
32
Dimms
32
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
32
Populating DIMM Sockets
33
Installing Dimms
34
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
36
Drive Positions
40
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
41
Installing Drives
45
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
46
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
49
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
53
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
55
Installing a Security Lock
58
Cable Lock
58
Padlock
58
HP Business PC Security Lock
59
Front Bezel Security
63
3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades
65
Serviceability Features
65
Warnings and Cautions
65
Removing the Computer Access Panel
66
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
67
Removing the Front Bezel
68
Removing Bezel Blanks
68
Replacing the Front Bezel
69
System Board Connections
70
Installing Additional Memory
71
Dimms
71
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
71
Populating DIMM Sockets
71
Installing Dimms
72
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
74
Drive Positions
78
Installing and Removing Drives
79
Removing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
81
Installing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
83
Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay
86
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
87
Installing a Security Lock
91
Cable Lock
91
Padlock
91
HP Business PC Security Lock
92
Front Bezel Security
96
4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades
98
Serviceability Features
98
Warnings and Cautions
98
Removing the Computer Access Panel
99
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
100
Removing the Front Bezel
101
Removing Bezel Blanks
101
Replacing the Front Bezel
102
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
103
System Board Connections
104
Installing Additional Memory
105
Dimms
105
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
105
Populating DIMM Sockets
105
Installing Dimms
106
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
109
Drive Positions
113
Installing and Removing Drives
114
Removing a 5.25-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
116
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
118
Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
121
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
123
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
125
Installing a Security Lock
129
Cable Lock
129
Padlock
129
HP Business PC Security Lock
130
Front Bezel Security
134
5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades
136
Serviceability Features
136
Warnings and Cautions
136
Connecting the Power Cord
137
Removing the Computer Access Panel
138
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
139
Removing the Front Bezel
140
Removing a Bezel Blank
141
Replacing the Front Bezel
141
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
142
System Board Connections
143
Installing Additional Memory
144
Sodimms
144
DDR3-SDRAM Sodimms
144
Populating SODIMM Sockets
145
Installing Sodimms
146
Replacing the Optical Drive
148
Removing the Optical Drive
148
Preparing the New Optical Drive
149
Installing the New Optical Drive
150
Replacing the Hard Drive
151
Installing and Removing a Port Cover
155
Installing a Security Lock
156
Cable Lock
156
Padlock
157
HP Business PC Security Lock
157
Front Bezel Security
161
Appendix A Battery Replacement
163
Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive
166
Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
171
Smart Cover Failsafe Key
171
Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
171
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge
174
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
174
Grounding Methods
174
Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
175
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
175
Optical Drive Precautions
176
Operation
176
Cleaning
176
Safety
176
Shipping Preparation
176
Index
177
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