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Page 1 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 2 HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP.
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Table of Contents Upgrading and Servicing Guide ...............1 Safety Information ....................1 Opening and Closing the Computer .................1 Preparing the computer ..................2 Before opening the computer ................2 After closing the computer ..................3 Accessing the chassis through the access door (left side).........3 Replacing the access door ..................8 Removing the internal covers................11 Replacing the internal covers................13...
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Page 5: Upgrading And Servicing Guide
Items located inside the chassis may vary depending on your specific model computer. IMPORTANT: To upgrade your computer to liquid-cooled, contact HP Support. Opening and Closing the Computer Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 6: Preparing The Computer
Preparing the computer Before you can upgrade any component in your computer, you must prepare the computer so that you can safely handle it and its components. Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the computer: These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers, and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Page 7: After Closing The Computer
After closing the computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps, in the order in which they are listed, after closing the computer: Reconnect the power cord. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone cables into the network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet or LAN connector).
Page 8 CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not open the access door more than 85 degrees. To open the access door, lift the front edge of the door latch (A), and then swing the door open. The door opens until it is about 85 degrees to the chassis. Do not force the door to open more than 85 degrees.
Page 9 To remove the exterior door inlay when replacing it: NOTE: Do not remove the access door from the chassis hinges during these steps. Remove the inlay screw (B) from the inside of the door. Close the door. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 10 On the outside of the door, do the following: CAUTION: To avoid damaging the inlay, do not pull out the inlay more than 2.54 cm (1 inch) away from the door. Slowly pull out the square-cornered edge of the inlay (C, near the rear of the chassis) to free the three snaps along the left side of the inlay.
Page 11 To remove the door from the chassis hinges: Open the door fully so that it is at 85 degrees to the chassis. Lift up the door about 2.54 cm (1 inch) until the hinges clear the hinge pins. Set the door aside. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 12: Replacing The Access Door
Replacing the access door Complete the following steps to place the left access door on its hinges, install an exterior inlay, or close the door: To place the door on its hinges: CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not open the access door more than 85 degrees.
Page 13 Lower the door onto the hinges. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the door, check that both of the door hinges are properly seated onto the hinge pins. To install an inlay: If necessary, place the door on its hinges as described in step 1. Close the door.
Page 14 With the inlay near to the door, check that the snap studs (F) on the inlay align with the holes (G) in the door; adjust the inlay position up or down as needed. Slowly press the inlay from top to bottom just to the left of the edge of the inlay (H) to engage the first column of snap studs.
Page 15: Removing The Internal Covers
To close the door, check that the internal covers are in place (see “Replacing the internal covers” on page 13), and then swing the door toward the front of the chassis until the latch locks. See “After closing the computer” on page 3. Removing the internal covers Complete the following steps to access the components inside the chassis by removing the internal covers (PCI door, thermal divider, and power supply baffle):...
Page 16 Remove the thermal divider (L) by pulling it straight out of the chassis. Remove the power supply baffle by pulling the baffle (M) straight out of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 17: Replacing The Internal Covers
Replacing the internal covers Replace the power supply baffle by positioning the baffle onto the guide rails (M1), and then sliding the baffle straight into the chassis. Replace the thermal divider by positioning the divider onto the guide rails (L1), and then sliding the divider straight into the chassis.
Page 18: Accessing The Chassis Through The Right Side
Accessing the chassis through the right side Complete the following steps to access the right side of the chassis to replace the inlay or the SATA backplane. You must remove the inlay to access the SATA backplane. CAUTION: To avoid damage, when you remove the inlay, protect the inlay by placing it onto a smooth surface covered by a soft cloth.
Page 19 On the right side of the chassis, do the following: CAUTION: To avoid damaging the inlay, do not pull out the inlay more than 2.54 cm (1 inch) away from the panel. Slowly pull out the square-cornered edge of the inlay (O, near the rear of the chassis) to free the three snaps along the right side of the inlay.
Page 20 To open the right access panel: Remove the three screws (P) that secure the panel. Swing open the panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 21 The access panel opens until it is about 85 degrees to the chassis. Do not force the panel to open more than 85 degrees. CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not open the panel more than 85 degrees. WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 22: Replacing The Right Side Access
If necessary, lift the panel off the hinges. Replacing the right side access Complete the following steps to replace the panel and the inlay on the right side of the chassis. If you remove the inlay only, skip to step 4. To place the panel on its hinges: CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not open the access panel more than 85 degrees.
Page 23 Insert three screws (P) to secure the panel. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 24 To install an inlay: To vertically position the inlay with the panel, align the top row of snap studs (Q) on the inlay with the top row of holes (R) in the panel. Lower the inlay onto the panel just to the right of the slots (T), while maintaining the vertical position.
Page 25 With the inlay near to the panel, check that the snap studs (Q) on the inlay align with the holes (R) in the panel; adjust the inlay position up or down as needed. Slowly press the inlay from top to bottom just to the right of the edge of the inlay (U), to engage the first column of snap studs.
Page 26: Locating Components Inside The Computer
Locating Components Inside the Computer Add-in cards: PCI and PCI-E slots Memory Access door (left side) with inlay 5.25-inch bay for an optional full-size optical disc drive or other 5.25-inch device Slim optical disc drive (optional drive) Slim optical disc drive Access panel (right side) with inlay SATA backplane (including the LED switch settings) Hard disk drive (in lower bay), with four additional bays for optional hard disk drives...
Page 27: Removing And Replacing Drives
Removing and Replacing Drives Your computer has several drives that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the Computer” on page 22 for drive locations. The primary hard disk drive, as well as each of the optional hard disk drives, is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive.
Page 28 Use a gentle rocking motion to remove the data cable plug and the power cable plug from the back of the slim optical disc drives: (C) is the tab for the primary slim disc drive (on the right when facing the front of the chassis), and (B) is the tab for the optional slim disc drive (between the primary slim drive and the full-size drive when facing the front of the chassis), which may be a drive or a filler.
Page 29 Push the full-size drive (or filler) partway out through the front of the chassis. Remove the optional slim optical disc drive by pulling the drive tab (B) toward the inside of the chassis, and then rotating it toward you and out of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 30 Remove the primary slim optical disc drive by pulling the drive tab (C) toward the inside of the chassis, and then rotating it toward you and out of the chassis. Removing a full-size optical disc drive Prepare the computer to be opened, and then open the left access door. See “Opening and Closing the Computer”...
Page 31 Release the drive by pulling out the optical drive latch (H). Remove the drive by pushing it out through the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 32: Adding Or Replacing An Optical Drive
Complete the steps for either the slim optical disc drive or the full-size drive. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the slim optical disc drive is in an adapter. Get your replacement slim drive assembly (drive in the adapter) from HP. Adding or replacing a slim optical disc drive If necessary, remove the existing drive or filler.
Page 33 Light bar at the top of the slim optical disc drive assembly Tab on the primary or the optional slim optical disc drive Alignment knobs Power connector (pins) Data connector (pins) Slots for slim optical disc drives: (F1) is primary drive slot, (F2) is optional drive slot Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 34 From the front, push the full-size drive (or the filler) all the way into the chassis. Secure the drives by pushing in the optical drive latch (H). Connect the data cable plug and the power cable plug to the connectors on the back of the slim optical disk drives.
Page 35 Adding or replacing a full-size optical disc drive Remove the rails from the full-size drive filler, or the existing drive, and install the rails on the replacement drive. Complete the following steps: Position the filler or the existing drive with the top of the unit (A) facing up. Remove the two screws and the rail (B) on the left side of the unit.
Page 36 Hold the drive with the top facing toward the right. Specifically, the disc tray (E) faces toward the right. Slowly insert the drive into the chassis through the front. If the drive starts to bind or becomes stuck, stop inserting it. Remove the drive and check that the rails are correctly installed and that the top of the drive is facing toward the right.
Page 37: Removing The Hard Disk Drive
Connect the data cable plug and the power cable plug into the connectors of the replacement full-size optical disc drive. If you are adding a drive, route the cables and connect them at the motherboard and the power supply. Close the access door and the computer. See “Opening and Closing the Computer” on page 1.
Page 38: Adding Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Adding or replacing a hard disk drive If necessary, remove the existing drive. See “Removing the hard disk drive” on page 33. Tip the left side of the drive into the drawer, and insert the pins (B) into the drive. If necessary, adjust the position of the pins on the left side (A) to match the drive.
Page 39: Adding Memory
With the handle (G) released (up), align the drawer with the chassis slot, slide the drawer into the chassis, and then press the face of the drawer (F) to fully seat it into the power and SATA data connectors at the back. CAUTION: The computer may not recognize the drive if the drawer is not fully seated.
Page 40: Removing A Memory Module
To determine which type and speed of memory module your computer uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Limited Warranty and Support Guide, and click the Support link. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the computer.
Page 41: Installing A Memory Module
Push down the retaining clip on each end of the memory socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the memory socket. Use the retaining clips to remove the module. Lift the memory module out of the memory socket.
Page 42 Press the module into place, and ensure that the retaining clips close by pressing them toward the module. If necessary, replace the card you removed from the top add-in card slot. See “Removing and Installing an Add-in Card” on page 39. Replace the thermal divider, replace and close the PCI door, close the left access door and the computer.
Page 43: Removing And Installing An Add-In Card
IMPORTANT: Removal and installation of liquid-cooled graphics cards is not documented here. To service or upgrade liquid-cooled graphics cards, contact HP Support. Removing an add-in card Prepare the computer to be opened, and then open the left access door, open and remove the PCI door, and remove the thermal divider.
Page 44 Inside the chassis, press the latch (B) to release the add-in card you want to remove. The following figure shows a depressed latch (C). CAUTION: Your computer may have a latch similar to (D) on the add-in connector. Pull up the latch (D) to release the card from the connector when removing the card.
Page 45 IMPORTANT: Use only a slot cover that came with your computer. If you are not replacing the old add-in card, insert the metal slot cover into the open slot. From the outside of the chassis, press the slot latch (E) to lock the slot cover in place.
Page 46: Installing An Add-In Card
Installing an add-in card If necessary, remove the add-in card slot cover or the existing add-in card. See “Removing an add-in card” on page 39. Locate the card slot on the motherboard inside the chassis. In the following figure, (A) is a PCI-E (Express) x 16 connector, and (B) is a PCI connector. Your computer may vary.
Page 47 From the outside of the chassis, press the slot latch (E) to lock the card in place. (See the Warning that follows.) The following figure shows a locked slot latch at (F). WARNING: Do not force the slot latch to close. Check inside the chassis that the card (G) fits against and around the alignment pin (H).
Page 48 When connecting to the power supply, match the power supply connector color to the plug, and check the power supply label for connector usage. Your power supply may vary from the figure. For more power supply information, see “Removing and Replacing the Power Supply”...
Page 49: Removing And Replacing The Power Supply
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Removing the power supply Prepare the computer to be opened, and then open the left access door, open and remove the PCI door, remove the thermal divider, and remove the power supply baffle. See “Opening and Closing the Computer” on page 1. WARNING: Remove the power cord from the computer.
Page 50 On the back of the chassis, loosen the four screws (B) that secure the power supply assembly in the chassis. From inside the chassis, push out the power supply assembly through the back of the chassis. Remove the four screws (C) that secure the power supply bracket to the power supply, and then remove the bracket.
Page 51: Replacing The Power Supply
Replacing the power supply Align the four (inner) screw holes in the power supply bracket (C) with the screw holes on the face of the power supply. Insert four screws (C) to secure the bracket to the power supply. From the back of the chassis, insert the power supply assembly into the opening (D). Tighten the four screws (B) in the bracket to secure the power supply assembly in the chassis.
Page 52 Inside the chassis, connect the plugs previously removed from the power supply. Match the power supply connector color to the plug, and check the power supply label for connector usage. WARNING: If you disconnect the power connector for the liquid cooling system, ensure that it is reconnected prior to connecting power and turning on the computer.
Page 53: Removing And Replacing The Sata Backplane
12V2 (CPU), turquoise connector 12V5 (PCI-E), blue connector Replace the power supply baffle and the thermal divider, replace and close the PCI door, close the left access door and close the computer. See “Opening and Closing the Computer” on page 1. Removing and Replacing the SATA Backplane The replacement instructions include setting the LED switch on the SATA backplane.
Page 54 Locate the SATA backplane (B) on the right side of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 55 Carefully cut the five tie-wraps (C) securing the five SATA data cables. Do not damage the cables. Remove the tie wraps from the anchors. Label the five SATA data cable plugs (D1–D5), and then disconnect them. Disconnect the plugs (F) at the top of the card. Remove the six screws (G) that secure the card to the chassis, and then lift the card from the chassis.
Page 56: Replacing The Sata Backplane
Replacing the SATA backplane Set the LED switch (E) settings on the replacement SATA backplane to match the switch settings on the old backplane. Align the replacement SATA backplane over the posts and screw holes, and place the card onto the chassis. Insert the six screws (G) that secure the card to the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
Page 57 Reconnect the plugs (F) at the top of the card. Reconnect the five SATA data cable plugs (D1–D5). Insert new tie-wraps (C) through the anchors and around the SATA data cables, and then tighten the tie-wraps to secure the cables. On the left side of the computer inside the hard disk drive drawer bay, reconnect the the power plug (A) to the SATA backplane (B).
Page 58: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the computer timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may become incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery.

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