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UPGRADING AND SERVICING GUIDE
Removing the CD/DVD Drive ................................ 2
Installing a New CD/DVD Drive............................ 5
Removing the Hard Disk Drive............................... 9
Installing a New Hard Disk Drive ........................ 11
Upgrading or Replacing Memory .................. 16
Removing the Memory ....................................... 16
Installing a New Memory Card ........................... 18
Troubleshooting................................................. 21
610
HPTouchSmart
PC
Computer features may vary by model.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UPGRADING AND SERVICING GUIDE HPTouchSmart Computer features may vary by model. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive ..2 Removing the CD/DVD Drive ........ 2 Installing a New CD/DVD Drive......5 Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ..9 Removing the Hard Disk Drive....... 9 Installing a New Hard Disk Drive ...... - Page 2 647642-001...
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Page 3: Removing And Replacing A Cd/Dvd Drive
Removing and replacing a CD-DVD drive Computer features may vary by model. HP TouchSmart Before You Begin Tools Needed Observe the following requirements before removing and Flathead or Torx screwdriver #15 replacing the CD/DVD drive. Phillips screwdriver #1 ... -
Page 4: Removing The Cd/Dvd Drive
Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 10 - 15 minutes Removing the CD/DVD Drive 5 Unplug all attached cables from the back of the computer. 1 Remove items such as CDs, DVDs, and USB storage devices from the computer. 2 Close all open programs and shut down your operating system. - Page 5 7 Lay the computer down on a flat surface, covered with 10 Slide the drive door toward the center of the computer a soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or until it stops (approximately 5 cm or 1/5 inch). other damage.
- Page 6 13 Insert a flathead screwdriver into the tab of the side 16 Push the CD-DVD drive out of the computer. panel to release it from the computer. 17 Remove the CD-DVD drive from the computer. 14 Remove the side panel from the computer. 18 Remove the bracket on the back of the CD/DVD tray 15 Loosen the captive screw on the top of the CD-DVD by removing the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Page 7: Installing A New Cd/Dvd Drive
Installing a New CD/DVD Drive 3 Push the CD-DVD drive (1) into the computer until the hole in the bracket aligns with the captive screw (2). NOTE: The replacement CD/DVD drive may not look exactly the same as the original drive due to different manufacturers or models. - Page 8 6 Install the two screws that secure the side panel to the 9 Install the screw securing the door to the back of the computer. computer. 10 Press the top edge of the screw cover on to the drive door and then press down on the bottom edge of the 7 Reinstall the drive door by sliding it toward the center screw cover until it snaps into place.
- Page 9 12 Replace the back cover on the computer. 15 Close the rear port access door at the back of the computer. 13 Reconnect all the cables at the back of the computer. 16 Press the power button to turn on the computer. 14 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.
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Page 10: Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Removing and replacing a Hard Disk Drive Computer features may vary by model. HP TouchSmart Before You Begin Tools Needed Observe the following requirements before removing and Flathead/Torx screwdriver #15 replacing the hard disk drive. Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that allows you to retrieve them if they fall. -
Page 11: Removing The Hard Disk Drive
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 15-20 MINUTES Removing the Hard Disk Drive 5 Unplug all attached cables from the back of the computer. 1 Remove items such as CDs, DVDs, and USB storage devices from the computer. 2 Close all open programs and shut down your operating system. - Page 12 7 Lay the computer down on a flat surface, covered with 10 Slide the drive door toward the center of the computer a soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or until it stops (approximately 5 cm or 1/5 inch). other damage.
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Page 13: Installing A New Hard Disk Drive
Installing a New Hard Disk Drive 13 Grasp the handle on top of the hard drive cage and slide the cage toward the outer edge of the computer, then lift the cage out of the computer. NOTE: The replacement hard disk drive may not look exactly the same as the original drive due to different manufacturers or models. - Page 14 3 Set the hard drive cage down into the bay, aligning 5 Reinstall the drive door by sliding it toward the center the tabs on the bottom of the cage with the tabs on the of the computer. chassis. Slide the drive back toward the center of the computer until it stops, ensuring that the connector on the end of the drive is properly seated.
- Page 15 8 Press the top edge of the screw cover on to the drive 1 1 Reconnect all the cables at the back of the computer. door and then press down on the bottom edge of the screw cover until it snaps into place. 12 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.
- Page 16 To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). After the operating system has been installed, you will need to reinstall any applications and restore any data you backed up.
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Page 17: Upgrading Or Replacing Memory
Upgrading or replacing Memory Computer features may vary by model. HP TouchSmart Before You Begin Tools Needed Observe the following requirements before removing and Flathead or Torx screwdriver #15 replacing memory. Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that allows you to retrieve them if they fall. -
Page 18: Removing The Memory
Upgrading or Replacing Memory 10 - 15 minutes Removing the Memory 5 Unplug all attached cables from the back of the computer. 1 Remove items such as CDs, DVDs, and USB storage devices from the computer. 2 Close all open programs and shut down your operating system. - Page 19 7 Lay the computer down on a flat surface, covered with 10 Slide the memory access panel toward the center of a soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or the computer until it stops (approximately 5 cm or other damage.
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Page 20: Installing A New Memory Card
Installing a New Memory Card 12 Use your fingers to press outwards on the retaining clips at the left and right sides of the top memory card (1) to release it. Holding the memory card by its edges, remove it from the compartment (2). NOTE: The replacement memory card may not look exactly the same as the original drive due to different manufacturers or models. - Page 21 3 Holding the card by its edges, slide it all the way into 6 Slide the memory access panel toward the edge of the the slot (1). Make sure the card is pressed all the way computer, so that the screw hole on the panel aligns into the socket and then gently push down on the card with the screw hole on the computer.
- Page 22 9 Place the computer in an upright position. 12 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer. 13 Close the rear port access door at the back of the computer. 10 Replace the back cover on the computer. 14 Press the power button to turn on the computer.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it back on, turn the computer off and unplug the power cord, then open up the memory compartment and make sure the memory card is firmly seated. To install it correctly, make sure it inserted all the way into the compartment and then push down on it to snap it into place.