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. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Warning: The HP Pavilion PC may come with software that allows you to copy audio files in the MP3 format. Unauthorized reproduction and distribution of audio MP3 files, or any portion of them, can result in civil and criminal - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 3
front of the PC, flip up the port cover (B) and plug the cables into the corresponding connectors. For more information about these ports, see "Connecting External Components" in the User's Guide. Note: The power supply is pre-set for the country in which you purchased the HP Pavilion. If you move - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 4
HP Pavilion est lourd ; suivez des procédures ergonomiques lorsque vous le déplacez. Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, Before You Begin Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the computer: n These procedures assume familiarity with the general - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 5
the system. n HP recommends that you use power source before performing any of the procedures described in this guide memory, insert add-in cards, install or remove drives, or change the battery. 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. 2 Disconnect the modem/phone cable. 3 Disconnect the power - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 6
4 Loosen the two thumb screws on the right side of the back panel. The first time you loosen these screws you'll need a flathead screwdriver. (These screws do not detach; they'll stay on the side panel loosely until you tighten them again.) 6 Grasp the handle (A) with your other hand and pull the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 7
push with your fingers or a pen. 4 Rotate the fan duct down and out to remove it from the chassis. Removing the Drive Cage The HP Pavilion has two drive cages. The top cage that holds the CD drive(s) is stationary. The bottom cage holds the diskette and hard drive and is removable. You may need to - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 8
the Side Panel" on page 3). 2 Gently lay the computer on its side. 3 Remove the fan duct (see "Removing the Fan Duct" on page 5). 4 Remove the power and IDE cables from the back of the diskette and hard drives. Make note of each connection before disconnecting the cables. 5 Push down on the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 9
and lift it out. Adding Memory The motherboard contains 168-pin DIMM (dual-inline memory module) sockets; the exact memory modules must be 168pin unbuffered SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory) DIMMs and compliant with the Intel® PC SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification. The HP Pavilion - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 10
on the motherboard. Note: If all of the DIMM sockets are filled, you need to remove one of the DIMMs (see "Removing a DIMM" on page 9). 7 If necessary to reach the DIMM socket, remove the fan duct (see "Removing the Fan Duct" on page 5). 8 If necessary to reach the DIMM socket, remove the drive cage - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 11
Disconnect the modem/phone cable. 3 Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such motherboard. 7 If necessary to reach the DIMM socket, remove the fan duct (see "Removing the Fan Duct" on page 5). 8 If necessary to reach the DIMM socket, remove the drive cage (see "Removing the Drive - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 12
a new component, such as a scanner, or to upgrade an existing card. Warning: Do not overload the system is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board/card in the computer. The total +5 V le nombre total de supports multiplié par 2 ampères. To add or replace an - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 13
2 Disconnect the modem/phone cable. 3 Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 4 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 3). 5 Gently - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 14
down until the bracket clicks into place. To reassemble the computer: 1 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 23). 2 Reconnect the power cord and all other cables. 3 Reconnect the modem/phone cable. - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 15
, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. If the problem still exists, run the BIOS Setup program and load the default settings, and then save and exit. (See "Using the BIOS Setup Program" in the User's Guide for more information.) Adding and Removing Drives You can install a second hard drive into - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 16
page 23). 2 Reconnect the power cord and all other cables. 3 Reconnect the modem/phone cable. 4 Turn on the computer and all peripherals. 5 Install any software drivers supplied by the drive manufacturer. Removing the Preinstalled Hard Drive You need to remove the hard drive from the chassis if you - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 17
page 20). Replacing the Diskette Drive If you need to replace the diskette drive, you can remove the existing drive and install a new one. To ensure that the drive fits properly into the HP Pavilion, be sure to purchase the replacement diskette drive from HP. Refer to your support path card for the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 18
Cage" on page 20). 2 Reattach the cables to the back of the hard and diskette drives. 3 Replace the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 23). 4 Reconnect the power cord and all other cables. 5 Reconnect the modem/phone cable. 6 Turn on the computer and all peripherals. Replacing an - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 19
cable. 3 Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor). 4 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 3). 5 Remove the fan duct (see "Removing the Fan Duct" on page 5). 6 Locate the screws (B and C) on the optical drive. 7 If you - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 20
/phone cable. 4 Turn on the computer and all peripherals. 5 Install any software drivers supplied by the drive manufacturer. Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the computer's timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 21
instructions du fabricant. To replace the battery: 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. 2 Disconnect the modem/phone cable. 3 Disconnect the power the drive cage (see "Removing the Drive Cage" on page 5). 6 If necessary to reach the battery, remove the fan duct (see "Removing the Fan Duct" - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 22
the date and time. (See "Using the BIOS Setup Program" in the User's Guide.) Closing the Computer After you have finished installing memory or drives, inserting or replacing add-in cards, or changing the battery, you need to replace the drive cage, the fan duct, and the side panel. Replacing the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 23
2 Align the track (C) on the drive cage with the guide (D) on the stationary drive cage. 3 Push the removable drive cage firmly against the stationary cage as you rotate the removable drive down into position. - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 24
cage and pull up forcefully. Note: If you are able to remove the drive cage without pressing the release tab, you didn't properly align the track with the guide. Repeat steps 1-4 above. Replacing the Fan Duct 1 Holding the fan duct at a 45-degree angle, align the bottom of the duct with the hole - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 25
Replacing the Side Panel 1 Lay the panel on top of the chassis, aligning the notches on the panel with the holes on the chassis. 2 Rotate the fan duct into position and make sure it's securely locked. - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 26
2 Slide the panel forward until it locks in place. 3 Tighten the thumb screws on the right side of the back panel. - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 27
HP Pavilion Multimedia Personal Computer System Model Number(s): 78XXY (X is any number 0-9, Y is any alphanumeric character or blank) XT8ZZ (Z is any number 0-9) Product All Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines IEC 61000-3-2:1998/EN61000 - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 28
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP-shielded cables, signal cables and the power cord supplied with this unit. Consumer until the source of the problem can be determined and until it has been - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 29
Repair Center should perform all repairs. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the problem to HP's Home Products Division, or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained by calling the HP Customer Care Center at 208-323-4663 (United States). Statement of Fax - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 30
cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe systems, - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 31
Avertissement : L'utilisateur ne devrait pas tenter de faire ces connexions lui-même mais devrait utiliser les services de l'organisme approprié d'inspection des installations électriques ou d'un électricien, selon le cas. Warning: The Load Number .9 assigned to each terminal device denotes the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 32
operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular, the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high-quality voice telephone to customers. Failure to operate should not be - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 33
it is written to the internal memory of the modem and the default configuration. Dialing The modem supports both pulse and tone dialing in supported. There are several dial string modifiers referred to in the main users' manual, and we suggest that they be used with caution to avoid problems - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 34
maximum speed of 300 or 1200 BPS, and some network interference problems may arise due to line signaling requirements. Parallel Telephones If you detector. If this occurs, do not contact Telecom Faults Service. Also, please note that the power consumed from the telephone line by this modem may not - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 35
the only time you should use this command) and then manually enter the initialization string of point A. This will reset between telephone users.) If your software supports telephone conversation recording (perhaps called Two point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 36
switch telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or systems connected thereto. (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems.) This modem is also suitable for connection to Private Automatic Branch Exchanges (PABXs) which return secondary - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 37
approval is for connection to the PSTN via the telephone line interference supplied with it. Connection of a modem to the PSTN by any The ringer equivalence number (REN) of this modem is 1. REN is a guide to the maximum number of apparatuses that can be simultaneously connected to one telephone - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 38
modem is not approved for connection to UK private speechband services. This modem does not support the automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the of class and network interference, please ensure that all manually programmed telephone numbers are correctly entered. The number - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 39
(an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warning Warning: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC's main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 40
PC in which it will be used. The power required by the host PC and all the other adapter cards installed within it, together with any auxiliary apparatus, shall not exceed the total power supply of the host apparatus. The power de déconnexion de l'ordinateur HP Pavilion et doit toujours être - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 41
Avertissement : N'utilisez pas l'ordinateur lorsque le capot est enlevé. Avertissement : Le bloc d'alimentation n'est pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Pour éviter d'endommager le bloc d'alimentation, confiez-le à un technicien pour réparation ou remplacement. Tous les autres composants peuvent être - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 42
une explosion. Utilisez uniquement une pile de même type ou de type équivalent. Éliminez les piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Varning! PC:n använder ett litiumbatteri, typ CR2032. Vid felaktigt batteribyte föreligger risk för explosion. Ersätt bara med samma eller liknande - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 43
drives contain a laser system and are classified as a "Class 1 Laser Product" under a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services service location. Warning: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other than those specified in the HP Pavilion PC User's Guide and supporting structure, - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 44
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product from lightning and power line surges. - HP Pavilion 7900 | HP Pavilion Home PC - (English) Upgrading and Servicing the P - Page 45
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them could be fatal. Avertissement ces lignes et circuits d'alimentation, tout contact pouvant être mortel. Operating Specifications Electrical ratings Models 78XXY/ XT8ZZ - 100-127 V /200-240 V
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