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    Printed in Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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    Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
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    blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. NOTE: Computer features may vary by model. 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. 2 570986-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
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    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. 570986-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 3
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    lift it off 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. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Hold the front
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    the top tabs into the rail slots. 5 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 4 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and into place. 6 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 570986-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 5
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    Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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    : Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. NOTE: Computer features may vary by model. 2 537487-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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    off the computer. 4 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last. 6 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 537487-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical
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    7 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. -- 9 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 10 Locate the optical disc drive you want to replace (and also the drive latch for it). 8 Locate the three tabs that secure
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    to release the plug while pulling it from the connector. Plugs without a latch: 12 Push the drive partway out through the front of the computer. For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. Plugs with a latch: For plugs with a latch, press the latch (1 or 3) in
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    or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Insert the drive partway into the computer bay. 2 Connect the data (1) and power (2) cables to the back of the drive. 6 537487-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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    into the computer, until the optical drive latch locks it into place in the hole labeled 2 on the computer. 6 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. 537487-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical
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    tabs into the rail slots. 9 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 8 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and into place. 10 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 8 537487-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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    Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. NOTE: Computer features may vary by model. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the
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    and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 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. -- 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3
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    of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel. 9 Lay the computer on the side. 10 Locate the hard disk drive cage inside the computer. 8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 4 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    computer. 13 Press the cage latch (1), and slide the hard disk drive cage toward the top of the computer (2) to release it. 12 Locate the latch for the hard disk drive cage inside the computer. 14 Lift the cage partway out of the computer. 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    15 Disconnect the cables from the hard disk drive in the cage: The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the and then pull the plug (2 or 4) from the connector. 17 Slide the drive out of the cage. 6 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    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 hard disk drive cage, with the label facing up and the connectors toward the right (the top of the cage
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    the four tabs on the bottom of the cage into the computer slots. 6 Hold the cage over the computer, and connect the hard disk drive power and data cables. 8 Slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it locks into place. 8 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    the computer, inserting the panel tabs, and then press it into the computer. 10 Set the computer upright. 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. 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk
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    tabs into the rail slots. 15 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 14 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and into place. 16 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 10 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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    Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card
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    Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing an add-in card. Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver You can use a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (torque screw). Removing an Add-In Card 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it
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    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. 537489-001 - Removing and
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    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 If present, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 10 Lift off the bracket cover. 12 Look at the add-in card socket for
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    lift the card (2) from the socket. 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. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Align
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    that fit over the two slots on the back of the computer. 4 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. 6 537489-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In
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    the computer, inserting the panel tabs, and then press it into the computer. 6 Set the computer upright. 8 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. 537489-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 7
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    top tabs into the rail slots. 11 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 10 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and into place. 12 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 8 537489-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card
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    Removing and Replacing the Memory Card Reader
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    the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory card reader. Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver You can use a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (torque screw). Removing the Memory Card Reader 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, if
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    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. 571044-001 - Removing and Replacing the Memory Card Reader 3
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    the left, and then lift it off the computer. 10 Remove the screw that secures the reader in the computer. 9 Locate the memory card reader at the top of the front of the computer. 11 Push the reader slightly to the left to release it. 4 571044-001 - Removing and Replacing the Memory Card Reader
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    front of the computer. Replacing the Memory Card Reader 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 Connect the
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    it into the computer. 6 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. 4 Insert and tighten the screw that secures the reader in the computer. 6 571044-001 - Removing and Replacing the Memory Card Reader
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    tabs into the rail slots. 9 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 8 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and into place. 10 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 571044-001 - Removing and Replacing the Memory Card Reader 7
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    Removing and Replacing Memory
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    and Replacing Memory 15-25 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
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    handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 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. -- 537486-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory 3
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    the memory module. 8 Locate the memory sockets on your computer motherboard. NOTE: The location and number of memory sockets may vary with the motherboard model in your computer. 10 Touching only the top edge of the memory module, lift it out of the socket. 4 537486-001 - Removing and Replacing
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    Replacing Memory 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 Touching only the top edge of the memory module,
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    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 and into place. 6 537486-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory
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    8 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 9 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 537486-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory 7
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    © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Version: 1.0
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide