Table Of Contents - HP Compaq dx7300 MT 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

Special Mouse Functions ..................................................................................................................... 7

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

2 Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 9

Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 9

Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ........................................................................................................ 10

Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................. 10

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................... 10

Removing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 12

Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 13

Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 14

Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 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 ................................................................................................................................... 26

Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 27

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay .................................................................................. 28

Installing a Drive ................................................................................................................ 31

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Battery Replacement

Appendix C External Security Devices

Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 41

Cable Lock ......................................................................................................................... 41

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