Cable Management - HP Compaq dc7100 DT Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.7

Cable Management

The Slim Tower chassis is a very compact computer and proper routing of the internal cables is
critical to the operation of the computer. Follow good cable management practices when working
inside the computer.
Keep cables away from major heat sources like the heatsink.
Do not jam cables on top of expansion cards or memory modules.Printed circuit cards like
these are not designed to take excessive pressure on them.
Keep cables clear of sliding parts like the drive cage to prevent their being cut when the drive
cage is being seated.
Keep cables clear of rotating parts like the power supply to prevent their being cut or crimped
when the power supply is lowered.
When folding a flat ribbon cable, never fold to a sharp crease. Sharp creases may damage the
wires.
Some flat ribbon cables come prefolded. Never change the folds on these cables.
Do not bend any cable sharply. A sharp bend can break the internal wires.
Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius.
Never crease a SATA data cable.
Do not rely on components like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to push
cables down into the chassis. Always position the cables to lay properly by themselves.
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