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HP QX285USABA Hardware Reference Manual (181 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 14.31 MB

Table of Contents
5
Product Features
9
Standard Configuration Features
9
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components
11
Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components
12
Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components
13
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components
14
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components
15
Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components
16
Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components
17
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components
18
Media Card Reader Components
19
Keyboard
20
Using the Windows Logo Key
21
Serial Number Location
22
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades
25
Serviceability Features
25
Warnings and Cautions
25
Removing the Computer Access Panel
26
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
27
Removing the Front Bezel
28
Removing Bezel Blanks
29
Replacing the Front Bezel
30
System Board Connections
31
Installing Additional Memory
32
Dimms
32
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
32
Populating DIMM Sockets
33
Installing Dimms
34
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
36
Drive Positions
40
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
41
Installing Drives
45
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
46
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
49
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
53
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
55
Installing a Security Lock
58
Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
58
Padlock
58
HP Business PC Security Lock
59
Front Bezel Security
63
Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades
65
Serviceability Features
65
Warnings and Cautions
65
Removing the Computer Access Panel
66
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
67
Removing the Front Bezel
68
Removing Bezel Blanks
69
Replacing the Front Bezel
69
System Board Connections
70
Installing Additional Memory
72
Dimms
72
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
72
Populating DIMM Sockets
73
Installing Dimms
73
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
75
Drive Positions
79
Installing and Removing Drives
80
Removing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
82
Installing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
84
Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay
87
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
88
Installing a Security Lock
92
Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
92
Padlock
92
HP Business PC Security Lock
93
Front Bezel Security
97
Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades
99
Serviceability Features
99
Warnings and Cautions
99
Removing the Computer Access Panel
100
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
101
Removing the Front Bezel
102
Removing Bezel Blanks
103
Replacing the Front Bezel
103
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
104
System Board Connections
105
Installing Additional Memory
107
Dimms
107
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
107
Populating DIMM Sockets
108
Installing Dimms
108
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
111
Drive Positions
115
Installing and Removing Drives
116
Removing a 5.25-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
118
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
120
Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
123
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
125
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
127
Installing a Security Lock
131
Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
131
Padlock
131
HP Business PC Security Lock
132
Front Bezel Security
136
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades
138
Serviceability Features
138
Warnings and Cautions
138
Connecting the Power Cord
139
Removing the Computer Access Panel
140
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
141
Removing the Front Bezel
142
Removing a Bezel Blank
143
Replacing the Front Bezel
143
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
144
System Board Connections
145
Installing Additional Memory
146
Sodimms
146
DDR3-SDRAM Sodimms
146
Populating SODIMM Sockets
147
Installing Sodimms
148
Replacing the Optical Drive
150
Removing the Optical Drive
150
Preparing the New Optical Drive
151
Installing the New Optical Drive
152
Replacing the Hard Drive
153
Installing and Removing a Port Cover
157
Installing a Security Lock
158
Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
158
Padlock
159
HP Business PC Security Lock
159
Front Bezel Security
163
Appendix A Battery Replacement
165
Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive
168
Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
173
Smart Cover Failsafe Key
173
Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
174
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge
176
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
176
Grounding Methods
176
Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
177
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
177
Optical Drive Precautions
178
Operation
178
Cleaning
178
Safety
178
Shipping Preparation
178
Index
179

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