Table Of Contents - HP dc7900 - Convertible Minitower PC Hardware Reference Manual

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Table of Contents

Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1

Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2

Media Card Reader Components ......................................................................................................... 3

Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4

Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 6

Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 7

2 Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 8

Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 8

Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock .......................................................................................................... 9

Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................... 9

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ............................. 9

Removing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 11

Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 12

Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 13

Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 14

Removing Bezel Blanks ..................................................................................................................... 15

Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 16

DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 16

DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 16

Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 17

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 18

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 20

Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 25

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay ................................................................................................... 26

Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 31

System Board Drive Connections ...................................................................................... 33

Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay .................................... 34

Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay ...................................... 36

Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive .................................. 38

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration ..................................................................... 43

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