Removal And Replacement Procedures; Preparing To Disassemble The Computer - HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Maintenance & Service Manual

5 Removal and Replacement
Procedures
The following sections provide information about disassembling various components of the computer.
NOTE:
HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.

Preparing to disassemble the computer

To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening
the computer.
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as a USB flash drive, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
WARNING!
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis.
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