Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor

Table of contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Media Card Reader Components ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 6
Special Mouse Functions ..................................................................................................................... 7
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 8
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation .......................................................... 9
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ........................................................................................................ 11
Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................. 11
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................... 11
Removing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 13
Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 14
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 15
Removing Bezel Blanks ..................................................................................................................... 16
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 17
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 18
DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 18
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 18
Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 19
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 20
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 22
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing and Removing Drives .......................................................................................................... 27
System Board Drive Connections ...................................................................................... 29
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 30
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay ..................................................... 32
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................ 35
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay ....................................................... 37
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive ........................ 39
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive .................................. 42
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
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