Wall-Mounting your HP TouchSmart User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Preparing your HP TouchSmart PC for wall-mounting ....................................................... 1 What you need ....................................................................................................................... 1 Safety information .................................................................................................................... 1 Before removing the stand ....................................................................................
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1 Preparing your HP TouchSmart PC for wall-mounting This document provides instructions for computer wall-mounting preparation. The VESA mounting bracket is attached to the back of the HP TouchSmart PC. This bracket attaches to a wall-mounting device (sold separately). The computer stand will need to be removed before wall-mounting the computer. Should you decide to switch your computer back from a wall-mounted unit to desktop unit, instructions are also included for reinstalling the stand on the computer.
Before removing the stand To avoid injury and equipment damage when opening the HP TouchSmart PC, always complete the following steps in order: 1. Remove any media and external devices (such as any CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, or external hard disk drives) from the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2.
2. To remove the VESA cover, insert your finger into the slot and pry it off the computer. 3. Remove the three screws that secure the back cover to the computer.
4 4. Remove the back cover from the computer. 5. Remove the eight screws that attach the stand to the computer. There are four screws each at the bottom left and right of the computer. Save the screws.
6. Remove the stand from the computer. 7. Remove the left and right ring covers from the lower back of the computer.
8. Snap the rings into place on the lower corners of the computer. 9. Replace the back cover on the computer and install the three screws securing the cover to the computer. NOTE: Save the computer stand and the eight screws, so that you can convert your HP TouchSmart PC back to a desktop unit in the future. To reinstall the stand, follow all the steps in Reinstalling the stand on your HP TouchSmart PC on page 8.
10. Your computer is now ready for the wall-mounting device to be attached. 11. Attach the wall-mounting hardware (purchased separately) to the VESA adapter plate, according to the manufacturer's instructions, using the 100 mm x 100 mm screw holes. CAUTION: The computer is heavy and may require two people to mount it to the wall.
2 Reinstalling the stand on your HP TouchSmart PC You may decide to convert your HP TouchSmart PC from a wall-mounted unit back to a desktop unit. You will need to install the computer stand back on to your HP TouchSmart PC. What you need ● A Torx screwdriver (magnetic-tipped recommended) ● A stable flat surface covered with a soft, clean cloth (such as a large towel) to protect the computer when you place it face down.
Removing the wall-mounting hardware Prepare your HP TouchSmart PC for removal from the wall-mounting device. 1. Remove any media and external devices (such as any CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, or external hard disk drives) from the HP TouchSmart PC. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2.
10 2. Remove the back cover from the computer. 3. Remove the ring covers from the left and right side of the computer.
4. Place the ring covers back into their storage location at the back of the computer. 5. Place the stand back on the computer, aligning the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on the computer. 6. Install the four screws on both the left and right side to secure the stand to the computer.
7. Place the back cover on the computer and install the three screws that secure the back cover to the computer. 8. Replace the VESA cover on the back of the computer. 9. Place the HP TouchSmart PC in an upright position. 10. Connect the power cord. 11. Connect any cables that were previously disconnected.
