Compaq 315eu Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 3
Table of Contents Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 Safety Information 1 Opening and Closing the Computer 1 Preparing the Computer 2 Before Opening the Computer 2 After Closing the Computer 3 Removing the Side Panel 3 Replacing the Side - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 4
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connecting your system to the electrical power system, please read "Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide. This Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions for removing and replacing hardware components of your computer. Opening and Closing the Computer Upgrading and - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 6
so that you can safely handle it and the components. Before attempting to upgrade or service the computer, read the following items: 1 These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 7
and all peripherals (such as the monitor). 5 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. Removing the Side Panel 1 See "Before Opening the Computer" on page . WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 8
the Computer" on page 3. Removing the Front Panel This procedure is necessary only when you are removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, HP Media Drive bay, or the primary and secondary hard disk drives. 1 Pull the three tabs away from the outside edge of the chassis. 2 Swing the - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 9
right side of the front panel into the three holes on the right side of the chassis until the panel snaps into place. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 10
card reader (select models only) E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions) F Space for a second hard disk drive (a second hard drive must be purchased separately) NOTE: The connectors and components of your chassis model may vary from the illustration. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 11
it is compatible with the computer operating system. Also, ensure that you have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive to work with the operating system. Removing an Optical Drive 1 Prepare the computer or two optical drives, depending on your model. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 7 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 12
the knockout plate slot (B), and then rotate the screwdriver to break the knockout plate out of the front panel. Discard the knockout plate. B B 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 13
the data cables are not connected correctly, the computer will be unable to locate the hard disk drives and data may be lost. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 14
the two screws on the side of the drive, and then slide the drive partway out of the front of the chassis. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 15
it. See "Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive" on page 10. 2 Slide the hard disk drive partway into the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 16
the two screws. 6 Replace the front and side panels, and then close the computer. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 1. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 17
3 Disconnect the cable from the back of the memory card reader. 4 Pull the memory card reader out through the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18
memory card reader partway into the front of the chassis. 4 Attach the data cable to the back of the memory card reader. 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 19
the open side panel. A - Connect to a primary hard disk drive. B - Connect to a secondary hard disk drive (select models only). C - Connect to the motherboard. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 20
panel of the chassis. NOTE: If you are replacing an old drive with a new drive, remove the four guide screws from the old drive, and use them to install the new drive. If you are installing a second hard screws that secure the second hard disk drive to the chassis. 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 21
the connector out of the drive connector. Disconnecting the Serial ATA hard disk drive cables Disconnecting the Parallel ATA hard disk drive cables Upgrading and Servicing Guide 17 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 22
access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your computer. The computer is shipped with one to the Web site listed in your Limited Warranty and Support Guide, and click the Support link. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module . 18 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 23
, install the new module in the nearest memory socket to the preinstalled module, and then install additional modules in the next available sockets. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 24
of the chassis, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then remove the bracket cover. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 25
are not replacing the old add-in card with a new add-in card, insert the metal slot cover into the open card slot. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 26
. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 1. NOTE: If the new add-in card or device does not work, read the card manufacturer's installation instructions and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. 22 Upgrading and - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 27
a battery of the same, or an equivalent, type. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Prepare the computer to be opened, and then remove the side panel. See "Opening and the computer. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 1. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23 - Compaq 315eu | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 28
Part number: 5992-1508
Upgrading and Servicing Guide