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Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 10–20 minutes Before You Begin Removing the Front Panel Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the front panel. 1 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. 3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last. Tools Needed 2 Turn off the computer.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel.
8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 2 Press the front panel into the computer. 3 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. Replacing the Front Panel IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models.
4 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 6 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 7 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 5 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place.
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Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive
Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive 15–25 minutes Before You Begin Removing a CD or DVD Drive Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a CD or DVD optical disc drive. 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, press the Eject button, and remove any CD or DVD from the drive tray. Tools Needed 2 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. Flathead screwdriver 3 Turn off the computer.
5 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 7 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 6 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 8 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel.
9 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 11 Pull out the drive latch (1), and then swing it to the left until it is in the center position (2). 1 2 10 Locate the CD/DVD drive you want to replace (and also the drive latch for it). 12 Push the drive partway out through the front of the computer.
Disconnect the cables from the drive: The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the connector on the drive. 14 Pull the drive completely out through the front of the computer. In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling it from the connector. Plugs without a latch: For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector.
Replacing a CD or DVD Drive 3 Pull out the drive latch (1), swing it to the right (2), and release it into the hole labeled 2 on the computer. IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 2 1 Insert the drive partway into the computer bay.
5 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward the computer. 6 Press the front panel into the computer. 7 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. 8 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer.
9 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place. 11 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 10 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer.
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25–45 minutes Before You Begin WARNING: Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive. After you replace the operating system hard disk drive, you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed system recovery steps, refer to the documentation that came with your computer. IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel.
8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 11 Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage in the computer. 9 Lay the computer on the side. 12 Locate the latch for the hard disk drive cage inside the computer. 10 Locate the hard disk drive cage inside the computer.
13 Press the cage latch (1), and slide the hard disk drive cage toward the top of the computer (2) to release it. 15 Disconnect the cables from the hard disk drive in the cage: IMPORTANT: Recording the plug locations when there are two drives helps ensure you correctly replace the connections. 2 The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the connector on the drive.
17 Slide the drive out of the cage. Plugs without a latch: For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. MA ST ER SLA VE To C PU 16 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the drive in the cage.
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 Tip up the hard disk drive cage, and locate the four tabs on the bottom. IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Slide the replacement drive into the drive cage, with the label facing up and the connectors toward the right (the top of the cage).
6 Lower the cage into the computer, inserting the four tabs on the bottom of the cage into the computer slots. 8 Insert and tighten the two screws that secure the cage in the computer. 9 Set the computer upright. 7 Slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it locks into place. 10 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward the computer.
11 Press the front panel into the computer. 13 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 12 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. 14 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place.
15 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 10 16 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer.
Removing and Replacing an Add-in Card
Removing and Replacing an Add-in Card 15–25 minutes Before You Begin Removing an Add-in Card Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing an add-in card. 1 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver. Note that you need a screwdriver with a long shaft when you are replacing a long graphics card. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Lay the computer on the side. 8 Locate the add-in cards on the back of the computer. Identify the one you want to replace.
9 On the back of the computer, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in cards. If it is present, also remove the additional screw that secures a large graphics card. 11 Identify the type of card you are replacing: NOTE: The inside bracket for a long graphics card may vary in shape. Your computer may not have an inside bracket or a long graphics card. For short or standard length cards, skip to step 17.
13 Twist the inside bracket clock-wise to free the top of the bracket from the drive cage. 14 Pull the inside bracket from the computer. You may have to move cables out of the way as you withdraw the bracket. 15 Set the bracket aside. 16 Disconnect the power cable from the long graphics card: Squeeze the latch on the plug and pull the plug from the card. Skip to step 18.
17 If present, disconnect any cables connected to a short or standard length card. 19 Remove the card: If there is a release latch, place your finger on the latch and push down on the pad (1) (or out on the lever) as you lift the card (2) from the socket. 2 1 1 18 Look at the add-in card socket for a release latch, which is present on some sockets. Move the card toward the inside of the computer to free the card external connectors from the computer slot, and then lift the card out of the computer.
If there is no release latch, gently rock the card to free it, and then lift the card from the socket. Move the card toward the inside of the computer to free the card external connectors from the computer slot, and then lift the card out of the computer. Replacing an Add-in Card IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models.
2 Connect any cables to the card. Skip to step 11. 3 For a long graphics card, lower the card into the computer, then move the card over the socket and toward the open slots. 8 4 Place the foot of the card external end into the bottom of the open slots. 5 Press the card straight down until it is fully seated in the socket and fills the slots.
6 Connect the power cable to the long graphics card. 8 ...insert the inside bracket over the long graphics card placing the foot of the bracket over the lower screw hole in the computer. You may have to move cables out of the way as you insert the bracket. 7 Grasp the inside bracket, and... 9 Twist the top of the inside bracket counter-clockwise into place over the graphics card power connector and into the drive cage.
10 Insert and tighten the two screws that secure the inside bracket in the computer. Note that you need a flathead screwdriver with a long shaft to insert the lower screw. 11 Look at the outside bracket cover for the two hooks that fit over the two slots on the back of the computer. 10 12 Replace the bracket cover onto the back of the computer: Align the bracket cover hooks over the slots on the computer, and then... ...slide the bracket cover into place against the add-in cards.
13 Insert and tighten the bracket cover screw. If it is present, also insert and tighten the additional screw that secures a large graphics card. 15 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. 14 Set the computer upright. 16 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer.
17 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place. 19 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 18 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer.
Removing and Replacing Memory
Removing and Replacing Memory 30–45 minutes Before You Begin Use the product specification for your model to find the correct type of DIMM (dual in-line memory module) for your computer and the maximum memory amount. Memory upgrades may not be needed. Many computers already have the maximum amount of memory installed. Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing memory.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Lay the computer on the side.
8 Locate the memory sockets on your computer motherboard. The memory sockets in the computer may be paired sets, coded blue and black. The blue sockets are filled first, starting with the largest capacity module placed in the socket closest to the processor (1) on the motherboard. This illustration shows memory modules installed in six sockets. 10 Touching only the top edge of the memory module, lift it out of the socket.
Replacing Memory 3 Position the memory module over the socket, aligning the notch with the tab in the socket, and then firmly press the module down into the socket... IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications.
4 Set the computer upright. 6 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 5 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. 7 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place.
8 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 584926-001 — Removing and Replacing Memory 9 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer.
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