Hardware Changes; General Hardware Installation Sequence - HP T5145 - Thin Client - Tower Troubleshooting Manual

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Hardware Changes

General Hardware Installation Sequence

To ensure the proper installation thin client hardware components:
1. Back up any data, if necessary.
2. If the thin client is powered on:
a. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external
devices.
b. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
c. Disconnect any external devices or cables, such as a cable lock.
WARNING!
sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components
to cool before touching.
WARNING!
telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC)
receptacles.
CAUTION:
equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity
by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See
information.
3. Remove the secure USB compartment cover. See
Compartment Cover on page 8
4. Remove the side access panel and metal side cover. See
Access Panel and Metal Side Cover on page 10
5. Remove any hardware that you will replace.
6. Install or replace equipment. For removal and replacement procedures, see the following
sections:
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Installing the USB Device on page 12
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Removing and Replacing the Battery on page 13
NOTE:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the thin client or optional
Option kits include more detailed installation instructions.
Electrostatic Discharge on page 63
Removing and Replacing the Secure USB
for more information.
for more information.
General Hardware Installation Sequence
Removing and Replacing the Side
for more
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