HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21

Cleaning the monitor, Service considerations, Power supply fan, Tools and software requirements

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● If you remove a key, use a specially designed key puller to prevent damage to the keys. This tool is available through many electronic supply outlets. CAUTION: Never remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the keyboard. If these keys are improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly. ● Cleaning under a key may be done with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and squeezed out. Be careful not to wipe away lubricants necessary for proper key functions. Use tweezers to remove any fibers or dirt in confined areas. Allow the parts to air dry before reassembly. Cleaning the monitor ● Wipe the monitor screen with a clean cloth moistened with water or with a towelette designed for cleaning monitors. Do not use sprays or aerosols directly on the screen; the liquid may seep into the housing and damage a component. Never use solvents or flammable liquids on the monitor. ● To clean the monitor body follow the procedures in Cleaning the computer case on page 12. Cleaning the mouse Before cleaning the mouse, ensure that the power to the computer is turned off. ● Clean the mouse ball by first removing the retaining plate and the ball from the housing. Pull out any debris from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth before reassembly. ● To clean the mouse body, follow the procedures in Cleaning the computer case on page 12. Service considerations Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and assembly of the computer. Power supply fan The power supply fan is a variable-speed fan based on the temperature in the power supply. CAUTION: The cooling fan is always on when the computer is in the "On" mode. The cooling fan is off when the computer is in "Standby," "Suspend," or "Off" modes. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage. Tools and software requirements To service the computer, you need the following: ● Torx T-15 screwdriver ● Flat-bladed screwdriver (may sometimes be used in place of the Torx screwdriver) ● Phillips #2 screwdriver ● Diagnostics software Screws The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They may have standard or metric threads and may be of different lengths. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. HP Service considerations 13

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If you remove a key, use a specially designed key puller to prevent damage to the keys. This tool is
available through many electronic supply outlets.
CAUTION:
Never remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the keyboard. If these keys are
improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly.
Cleaning under a key may be done with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and squeezed out. Be
careful not to wipe away lubricants necessary for proper key functions. Use tweezers to remove any
fibers
or dirt in
confined
areas. Allow the parts to air dry before reassembly.
Cleaning the monitor
Wipe the monitor screen with a clean cloth moistened with water or with a towelette designed for
cleaning monitors. Do not use sprays or aerosols directly on the screen; the liquid may seep into the
housing and damage a component. Never use solvents or
flammable
liquids on the monitor.
To clean the monitor body follow the procedures in
Cleaning the computer case
on page
12
.
Cleaning the mouse
Before cleaning the mouse, ensure that the power to the computer is turned
off.
Clean the mouse ball by
first
removing the retaining plate and the ball from the housing. Pull out any
debris from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth before reassembly.
To clean the mouse body, follow the procedures in
Cleaning the computer case
on page
12
.
Service considerations
Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and
assembly of the computer.
Power supply fan
The power supply fan is a variable-speed fan based on the temperature in the power supply.
CAUTION:
The cooling fan is always on when the computer is in the “On” mode. The cooling fan is
off
when
the computer is in “Standby,” “Suspend,” or
“Off”
modes.
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system
board or component damage.
Tools and software requirements
To service the computer, you need the following:
Torx T-15 screwdriver
Flat-bladed screwdriver (may sometimes be used in place of the Torx screwdriver)
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Diagnostics software
Screws
The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They may have standard or metric threads and may
be of
different
lengths. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. HP
Service considerations
13