Installing The Personal Computer; Self-Mounting Method - Compaq Deskpro EN Series Maintenance & Service Manual

5.2

Installing the Personal Computer

There are three different methods of mounting the computer in a work area: self-mounting,
mounting bracket, and the drawer install method.
5.2.1

Self-Mounting Method

CAUTION: The computer power switch should be turned off before you disconnect any cables.
To mount the computer directly to a work area, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.4).
2. Remove the system unit cover (Section 5.7).
3. Remove the expansion board cage (Section 5.9).
4. Disconnect the flat ribbon cables from the clip on the back of the drive cage and free the power
cables from the cable tie on the right side of the chassis.
5. Disconnect the cables from the system board.
6. Remove all drives (Section 5.7).
7. Rotate the Easy Access Power Supply (Section 5.11) to an upright position.
8. Press the side of the chassis to release latch, then tilt the Ease Access Drive Cage to an upright
position.
9. Slide out the system board tray (Section 5.12).
Chassis Mounting Screw Holes
10. Use a screwdriver to punch out the center portion of the rubber feet that are covering the screw
holes in the base of the chassis.
11. Position the computer in the desired area and mark through the mounting holes to accurately
locate where the fasteners will be installed.
5-2 Removal & Replacement Procedures