Important - Before You Start; Inside The Pc - HP Vectra XE320 Upgrade Manual

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. Always replace the side panel before switching the PC on again.
Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize
the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory
as little as possible and with care.

Inside the PC

Power supply
(see "Replacing the Power
Supply Unit" on page 25)
Fan holder
AGP Slot
(see "Installing an AGP or
PCI Expansion Card" on
page 14)
Up to Three PCI
Expansion Card Slots
(see "Installing an AGP or
PCI Expansion Card" on
page 14)
Some slots may come with
pre-installed cards
Note: some cables and internal components
have been removed for picture clarity.
10
Up to 2 Device Shelves:
For CD-ROM drive, DVD, Zip or Tape drive
(see "Installing an Optical Drive" on
page 22)
One Free Hard Drive
Shelf
Floppy drive
the Floppy Drive" on pag e17)
Hard drive
(see "Replacing the
Hard Drive" on page 19)
Main memory modules - 3 slots
(see "Installing a Memory Module" on
page 13)
(see "Replacing