Operating Guidelines; Service Considerations; Fan - HP Sprout Maintenance & Service Manual

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Material handling packages
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Conductive plastic bags
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Conductive plastic tubes
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Conductive tote boxes
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Opaque shielding bags
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Transparent metallized shielding bags
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Transparent shielding tubes

Operating guidelines

To prevent overheating and to help prolong the life of the computer:
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Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.
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Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides
of the computer and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.
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Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. Do not place the
keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also
restricts airflow.
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Occasionally clean the air vents on all vented sides of the computer. Lint, dust, and other foreign matter
can block the vents and limit the airflow. Be sure to unplug the computer before cleaning the air vents.
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Never operate the computer with the covers or panels removed.
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If the computer is to be operated within a separate enclosure, intake and exhaust ventilation must be
provided on the enclosure, and the same operating guidelines listed above will still apply.
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Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard.
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Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of material.
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Install or enable power management functions of the operating system or other software, including
sleep states.

Service considerations

Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and
assembly of the computer.

Fan

The fan is variable-speed based on the temperature in the computer.
CAUTION:
the computer is in "Standby," "Suspend," or "Off" modes.
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system
board or component damage.
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The cooling fan is always on when the computer is in the "On" mode. The cooling fan is off when
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