Upgrading and Servicing

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Replacing a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse .......2

Before You Begin................................................. 2

Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse......................... 2

Replacing Batteries .............................................. 3

Upgrading or Replacing Memory ....................6

Before You Begin................................................. 6

Computer Preparation .......................................... 6

Removing the Memory ......................................... 7

Installing a New Memory Card ............................. 8

Troubleshooting................................................... 9

Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive .. 12

Before You Begin............................................... 12

Computer Preparation ........................................ 12

Removing the Hard Disk Drive .............................13

Installing a New Hard Disk Drive ......................... 14

Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive ..... 18

Before You Begin ............................................... 18

Computer Preparation ........................................ 18

Removing the CD/DVD Drive ..............................19

Installing a New CD/DVD Drive ..........................21

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

*584963-001*

HP Touchsmart

300

Summary of content (26 pages)

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Printed in *584963-001* *584963-001* HP Touchsmart300 PC Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse .......2 Before You Begin................................................. 2 Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse......................... 2 Replacing Batteries .............................................. 3 Upgrading or Replacing Memory ....................6 Before You Begin................................................. 6 Computer Preparation ....................................
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HP Touchsmart300 PC Replacing a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse
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Replacing a Wireless Keyboard or Mouse 5-10 minutes Before You Begin Two replacement kits are available: z Wireless keyboard z Wireless mouse with wireless receiver IMPORTANT: The keyboard and mouse must be next to the HP PC, within 1 foot (30 cm) and away from interference with other devices. 3 Connect the new receiver into the back of the computer, and rotate it into place. Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse 1 Leave the computer on.
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If you are replacing the mouse and it has a power switch on the bottom, turn on the mouse power switch (A). The keyboard does not have a power switch, so you can skip this step if you are installing the keyboard only. 6 Press the blue connect button on the bottom of the keyboard (B) and/or mouse (C) for 5 to 10 seconds. The blue activity LED on the wireless receiver illuminates when the synchronization command has been received and goes off when synchronization is complete.
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HP Touchsmart300 PC Upgrading or Replacing Memory
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Upgrading or Replacing Memory 5 - 10 minutes Before You Begin 3 Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord from the back of the computer. Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing memory cards. Tools Needed z Torx or flat screwdriver - medium tip CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components.
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Removing the Memory 6 Lift the plastic shield on the back of the computer stand. 7 Use a torx or flat-head screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the right cover. 9 Use your fingers to press outwards on the tabs on the left and right sides of a memory card to release it. 10 Hold the card by its edges, and remove it from the compartment. 8 Slide the right cover off.
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Installing a New Memory Card 1 Orient the new card so that the notch on the edge of the card faces forward and is on the right. 4 Slide the right cover into place. 2 Holding the card by its edges, slide it all the way into the slot. 5 Replace the right cover screw. 3 Gently push downward on the card to snap it into place. 6 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected for this procedure.
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7 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer and then into the power source. Troubleshooting [This section needs to be verified and/or modified for M5. It was copied from Amazon.] If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it back on, check the following: 8 Return the computer to the upright position and turn on the computer. z Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord, then open up the memory compartment and make sure the memory card is firmly seated.
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HP Touchsmart300 PC Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 - 10 minutes Before You Begin 3 Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord from the back of the computer. Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the hard disk drive. Tools Needed z Torx or flat screwdriver - medum-sized tip CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive 6 Lift the plastic shield on the back of the computer stand. 9 Loosen the screw at the bottom of the hard disk drive cage. TIP: You do not need to remove this screw, only loosen it in order to release the hard disk drive cage. 7 Use a torx or flat-head screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the left cover. 10 Lift up on the wire handle, and pull the hard disk drive cage out. 8 Slide the left cover off.
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12 Remove the four screws that hold the drive in the cage. Remove the drive from the cage. Installing a New Hard Disk Drive 1 Insert the new hard disk drive into the cage. Make sure that the hard drive is inserted with the label on the bottom. 2 Install and tighten the four screws that hold the hard drive in the cage. 3 Connect the cable connector to the back of the new hard disk drive.
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4 Align the wheels on each side of the top of the hard disk drive cage with the slots in the hard disk drive bay, and insert the hard disk drive. 5 Press down on the hard disk cage handle to snap it into place. 6 Tighten the captive screw on the hard disk drive cage. 7 Slide the left cover into place. 8 Replace the left cover screw. 9 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected for this procedure. 10 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer and then into the power source.
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11 Return the computer to the upright position and turn on the computer.
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HP Touchsmart300 PC Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive
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Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 5 — 10 minutes Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the CD/DVD drive. Tools Needed z Torx or flat-head screwdriver - medum-sized tip z Very small Phillips screwdriver CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components.
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Removing the CD/DVD Drive 6 Lift the plastic shield on the back of the computer stand. 9 Loosen the screw at the back of the CD/DVD drive cage. TIP: You do not need to remove this screw, only loosen it in order to release the CD/DVD drive cage. 7 Use a torx or flat-head screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the left cover. 10 Grasp the tab at the top of the CD/DVD drive cage, and slide it in the direction of the arrow to disengage the CD/DVD drive cage. 8 Slide the left cover off.
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11 Disconnect the cable on the right-hand side of the CD/DVD drive cage. 13 Slide the CD/DVD drive forward to remove it from the cage. 12 Use the small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the CD/DVD drive in the cage. Two screws are on each side. TIP: These screws are very small and can be lost easily. Use caution when you remove them. Work over a surface where you can retrieve a screw if it falls.
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Installing a New CD/DVD Drive 1 Insert the new CD/DVD drive into the cage. Orient the CD/DVD drive so that the connection for the cable aligns with the opening at the rear of the cage. 3 Connect the cable to the rear of the CD/DVD drive. 4 Insert the CD/DVD drive cage, making sure that the two arrows next to the screw at the rear of the cage line up. 2 Insert and tighten the four screws on the sides of the CD/DVD cage - two on each side. 5 Tighten the screw at the rear of the CD/DVD drive cage.
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6 Slide the left cover into place. 8 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected for this procedure. 9 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer and then into the power source. 7 Replace the left cover screw. 22 10 Return the computer to the upright position and turn on the computer.
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