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HP Vectra XE320 Upgrade Manual

HP Vectra XE320 Upgrade Manual

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  • Page 1 www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Information Roadmap

    Information Roadmap Use the icon in Acrobat Reader to search for information in this PDF. The following types of information are available for HP Business PCs: Installing, Configuring, Upgrading See the HP Upgrade Guide (this document) or the HP Service Handbook Chapter. The HP Upgrade Guide will help you upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including the hard drive, memory, battery, power supply, and optical drives.
  • Page 4 Discover and use your product See the HP Quick Start card and HP Quick User’s Guide. The Quick Start card provided with your HP Business PC will help you: Set up and begin using your HP Business PC for the first time •...

  • Page 5: Finding Information

    Finding Information Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information: Type of Information Location HP Quick User’s Guide Support phone numbers • Technical support contact information • Warranty information • HP Quick Start card (details) How to set up your computer •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Important - Before You Start..... . 10 Inside the PC........10 Cables and Connectors in Your PC.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again. For your safety, always connect equipment to a grounded electrical wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with the equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards.
  • Page 9 Status Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware This section describes how to: upgrade hardware components • replace faulty components. • If you want to find out about available accessories for your PC, refer to the HP accessories web site at: www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories...

  • Page 10: Important - Before You Start

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Important - Before You Start Read this section before installing any components in your PC. WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s side panel without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.

  • Page 11: Cables And Connectors In Your Pc

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Cables and Connectors in Your PC Internal drives such as hard drives and CD-ROM drives use data and power cables. These are connected to the system board and internal devices as shown below. You must also connect the main and auxiliary power connectors, status panel connector and CD audio connector (Linux models only) to the system board.

  • Page 12: Removing And Replacing The Side Panel

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Removing and Replacing the Side Panel WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Place the PC on a flat surface and stand behind it. 2 Disconnect all cables from the rear of the PC. 3 Undo the two thumb screws on the back of the PC then slide back and lift off the side panel.

  • Page 13: Installing A Memory Module

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing a Memory Module WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Note Only use HP memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about supported HP accessories, connect to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories .

  • Page 14: Installing An Agp Or Pci Expansion Card

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing an AGP or PCI Expansion Card WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 15: Replacing The System Board

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing the System Board WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect all cables and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel” on page 12). 2 Lay the PC on its side.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Processor

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing a Processor WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel” on page 12). 2 Lay the PC on its side for easy access to the processor.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Floppy Drive

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing the Floppy Drive WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel”...
  • Page 18 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 7 Slide the new floppy drive into the drive tray. 8 Replace the two screws. 9 Reconnect the cables at the back of the floppy drive and hard drive and replace the drive tray in the PC, ensuring that it is firmly and correctly in place.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing the Hard Drive For information on recovering the contents of your old hard drive, refer to the Vectra XE320 Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format from the HP Vectra support website ( www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport ).
  • Page 20 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 7 Slide the new drive into the drive tray. 8 Replace the three screws. 9 Reconnect the cables at the back of the floppy drive and hard drive and replace the drive tray in the PC, ensuring that it is firmly and correctly in place.

  • Page 21: Adding A Second Hard Drive

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Adding a Second Hard Drive WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. You can add a second hard drive in the drive tray provided. To do this: 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel”...

  • Page 22: Installing An Optical Drive

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing an Optical Drive An optical drive can be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Replacing a Drive in the Top Bay WARNING To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only.
  • Page 23 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 4 Slide the old drive out of the front of the PC. 5 Check that the jumpers on the rear of the new drive are set to CS (cable select) mode. 6 Slide the new drive in from the front of the PC. 7 Replace the two screws.
  • Page 24 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 3 Check that the jumpers on the rear of the new drive are set to CS (cable select) mode. 4 Slide the drive in from the front of the PC, aligning it with the drive in place in the shelf above. 5 Tighten the two screws that fasten the drive to the bay.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Power Supply Unit

    Replacing the Power Supply Unit WARNING Hewlett-Packard does not support power supply upgrades. This information is provided to help you replace a defective power supply unit. For your safety, only replace with a power supply provided by HP support services.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Battery

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing the Battery WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 28 Produced: 02/2002...

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