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    Printed in Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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    Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
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    computer or be injured from the spinning fan 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 570981
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    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
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    8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then 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
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    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. 570981-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 5
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    Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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    a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (torque screw). Removing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, press the Eject button, and remove any CD or DVD from the optical disc drive tray. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the
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    2 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. 5 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 3 Turn 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,
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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 the front
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    11 Pull out the optical drive latch (1), and then swing it to the left until it is in the center position (2). 13 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. In addition, some plugs have a
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    14 Pull the drive completely out through the front of the computer. Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 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
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    3 Pull out the optical drive latch (1), swing it to the right (2), and release it into the hole labeled 2 on the computer; then, push in the drive (3). 5 Hold the front panel over the front of the computer, and then press the left side of the front panel, inserting the tabs into the computer holes.
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    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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    features may vary by model. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. CAUTION: Static touching any internal parts or electronic components. 2 Turn off the computer. 2 537488-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk
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    3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last. 5 Grasp the 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
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    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. 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
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    11 Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage in the computer. 13 Press the cage latch (1), and slide the hard disk drive cage toward the
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    the plug while pulling it from the connector. For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. 16 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the drive in the cage. MASTER SLAVE To CPU For plugs with a latch, press the latch (1 or 3) in the center
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    Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 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 hard
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    5 Locate the four slots inside the computer that match the tabs on the bottom of the hard disk drive cage. 7 Lower the cage into the computer, inserting 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
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    9 Insert and tighten the two screws that secure the cage in the computer. 11 Hold the front panel over the front of the computer, and then press the left side
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    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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    (torque screw). Removing an Add-In Card 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. 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
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    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
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    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 If present, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 10 Lift off the bracket cover. 12 Look at the add-in card
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    13 Remove the card: If there is a release lever, place your finger between the lever and the card, and then push the lever out (1) as you 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
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    3 Look at the bracket cover for the two hooks 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
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    5 Insert and tighten the bracket cover screw. If it is present, also insert and tighten the additional screw that secures a large graphics card. 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. 6 Set the
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    9 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer and 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. 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 screw (torque screw). Removing the Memory Card Reader 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, 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
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    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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    panel open toward 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
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    partway out through the front of the computer. Replacing the Memory Card Reader IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may your original computer specifications. 1 Connect the cable to the back of the reader. 13 Turn over the reader, press the latch in the center of the plug (1), and then pull
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    (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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    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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    from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. NOTE: Computer features may vary by model. Removing Memory 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components
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    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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    side. 9 Push down the retaining clip on each end of the memory socket to release 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
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    module, locate the notch on the bottom edge. NOTE: Each type of memory has a different notch position. Incompatible memory modules cannot be installed in the memory socket. 3 Position the memory module over the socket, aligning the notch with the tab in the socket, and then firmly press the module
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    (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