HP Pavilion a500 HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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- HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 1
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the side panel 2 removing the front panel 2 replacing the front panel 3 locating components inside the pc 3 removing and replacing drives 4 removing an optical drive 4 replacing or adding an optical drive 4 an add-in card 13 replacing the battery 13 upgrading and servicing guide iii - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 4
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The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace hardware components of your PC. • These procedures will be easier to consult this information than to open up and examine the PC. • HP recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 6
4 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 pc" on page 1. 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the right side panel to replace the hardware listed in this guide. 2 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 7
bottom of the chassis. 2 Guide the three small tabs (B) on into place. B locating components inside the pc A Upper optical drive bay, may be drive (select models) NOTE: If your PC comes with a cage around your hard disk for a second hard disk drive. If your PC does not come with this cage, (F) is - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 8
and drivers for the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "removing the front panel" on page 2. 3 If your optical drive bay is empty, remove the drive cover by pressing the tabs on each side of the drive cover, and then pulling it toward you and out of the PC. 4 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 9
models may have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable. 6 Push the optical drive all the way in through the front of the PC until it snaps fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the replacement diskette drive from HP. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for contact information. 6 - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 10
and to close the PC. See "opening and closing the pc" on page 1. removing a hard disk drive The hard disk drive of your PC may be located inside a cage. If it is, follow the first set of instructions, "To remove a hard pull it out of the hard disk drive bracket (J). 6 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 11
PC, and to remove the side panel. See "opening and closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "removing the front panel" on page 2. 3 Gently lay the PC PC may be located inside a cage. If it is, follow the first set of instructions follow the second set of instructions, "To replace a PC - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 12
disk drive, please contact Customer-replaceable Parts Service, which is available in some countries/regions. For contact information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide. If your PC does include a cage around the hard disk drive, use the following instructions. 8 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 13
labeled Master is connected to the primary hard disk drive. If the IDE cable is not connected correctly, the PC will not be able to locate the hard disk drives and data may be lost. 9 Place the second hard the end of the IDE cable labeled CPU to the motherboard. upgrading and servicing guide 9 - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 14
it snaps into place (Q). 2 Remove the front panel. See "removing the front panel" on page 2. 3 Gently lay the PC on its side. 4 See "removing a hard disk drive" on page 6. NOTE: You do not need to remove the hard cables from the back of the second hard disk drive. 10 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 15
determine which type of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. 6 Hold the memory module or the gold contacts on the module.) upgrading and servicing guide 11 - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 16
excessive current. The system is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each board/card in the PC. The total +5 V current draw in a fully loaded system (one with all add-in card slots filled) must not the card straight out of the add-in card slot. 12 upgrading and servicing guide - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 17
to close the PC. See "opening and closing the pc" on page 1. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read through the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard and monitor. upgrading and servicing guide 13 - HP Pavilion a500 | HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18
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