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- Page 1 Upgrading and Servicing Guide...
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Page 3: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel... - Page 4 Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 10–15 MINUTES Before you begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer.
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Page 5: Removing The Front Bezel
Removing the Front Bezel 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. -
Page 6: Replacing The Front Bezel
6 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel. 7 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer. Replacing the Front Bezel IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. - Page 7 3 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 4 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer and lay the panel into place. Slide the side cover forward. Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 5 Reattach the thumb screw at the back of the computer.
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Page 9: Removing And Replacing Memory
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Page 10: Removing Memory
Removing and Replacing Memory 25–30 MINUTES Before You Begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. - Page 11 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards the back of the computer. Slide the cover about 2.4 cm (1 inch) to remove it. 5 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the computer. 537490-001 — Removing and Replacing Memory 6 Lay the computer on its side.
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Page 12: Replacing Memory
9 Touching only the memory module, lift it out of the socket. Replacing Memory NOTE: The new (replacement) part may not look exactly the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. - Page 13 3 Position the memory module over the socket, aligning the notch with the tab in the socket, and then firmly press the module down into the socket..until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket lock the module into place. 4 Set the computer upright.
- Page 14 7 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer. Slide the side cover forward. 8 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 9 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables.
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Page 15: Removing And Replacing An Optical Disc Drive
Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive... - Page 16 Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 15–20 MINUTES Before you begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer.
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Page 17: Removing An Optical Disc Drive
Removing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. - Page 18 6 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the computer. 7 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel. 8 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer. 9 Locate the optical disc drives at the top front of the computer.
- Page 19 11 Push the drive slightly forward. 12 Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables by squeezing the latch on the connector and pulling to remove. Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 13 Pull the disc drive out through the front of the computer.
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Page 20: Replacing An Optical Disc Drive
Replacing an Optical Disc Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Push the replacement disc drive partially into the drive bay in the computer. - Page 21 7 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 8 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer. Slide the side cover forward. Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 9 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer.
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Page 23: Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive... - Page 24 Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25–30 MINUTES Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive. IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board.
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Page 25: Removing A Hard Disk Drive
Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. - Page 26 6 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel. 7 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer. 8 Locate the external drive bay at the front of the computer, below the optical drive bays.
- Page 27 10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive to the computer. 11 Pull the hard drive out of the front of the computer. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 12 Remove the hard drive from the computer. 13 Carefully remove the replacement hard disk drive from the electrostatic bag and place the failed hard disk drive into the bag.
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Page 28: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive NOTE: The replacement hard drive may not look exactly the same as the original drive due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Slide the replacement hard disk drive into the bay. 2 Align the screw holes on the side of the hard drive with the holes marked “HDD”... - Page 29 5 To replace the front bezel, align the left side of the bezel and swing the front bezel toward the computer to close it. 6 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer.
- Page 30 9 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 10 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 11 Reconnect the power cord. 12 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 13 Verify that the replacement hard disk drive works properly.
- Page 31 Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card...
- Page 32 Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 15–20 MINUTES Before you begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer.
- Page 33 Removing an Add-In Card 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc.
- Page 34 6 Locate the add-in cards at the back of the computer. 7 Lay the computer on its side. 8 On the back of the computer, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in cards. 9 Remove the bracket cover. Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card...
- Page 35 10 If you are removing a graphics card, press on the latch to release it. 11 Remove the graphics card from the card slot. 12 For other add-in cards, move the card back and forth gently to free it from the card slot in the computer. Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 13 Lift the card out of the computer.
- Page 36 Replacing an Add-In Card IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Replace any cables previously removed from the card. 2 Align the edge of the card with the slot on the computer.
- Page 37 5 Replace the bracket cover on the back of the computer. 6 Replace the screw to secure the bracket to the back of the computer. Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 7 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges.
- Page 38 9 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer. Slide the side cover forward. 10 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 11 Reconnect all attached cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables.
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Page 39: Removing And Replacing A Power Supply
Removing and Replacing a Power Supply... - Page 40 Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 20–25 MINUTES Before you begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer.
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Page 41: Removing A Power Supply
Removing a Power Supply 1 Press the power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. - Page 42 6 Before removing the power supply carefully note its orientation in the computer. IMPORTANT: The replacement power supply will need to be placed in the same position. 7 Place the computer on its side. 8 Locate the power supply at the top of the computer. IMPORTANT: Noting the location, type and orientation of the power connectors is extremely important! Failure to correctly restore all power connectors appropriately will...
- Page 43 11 The motherboard power connector has a latch that must be pressed to detach the connector from the motherboard. 12 Detach the motherboard power connector from the motherboard. Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 13 Some connectors may have latches that must be pressed to remove them.
- Page 44 15 Set the computer upright. 16 Detach the four screws that connect the power supply to the computer. 17 Use a screwdriver to press the latch at the bottom of the power supply to release it. 18 Pull the power supply back and tilt it out of the computer.
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Page 45: Replacing A Power Supply
Replacing a Power Supply IMPORTANT: Always replace the entire power supply. Never attempt to work within the power supply unit. IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specification. - Page 46 5 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges. 6 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Version: 1.0 7 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer.