Table of contents
Hardware Upgrades
Warnings and Cautions
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Additional Information
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Removing the Computer Access Panel
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2
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
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3
Removing the Front Bezel
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4
Removing Bezel Blanks
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4
Replacing the Front Bezel
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5
Installing Additional Memory
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DIMMs
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DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
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6
Installing DIMMs
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6
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
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Drive Positions
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Installing Additional Drives
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Removing an Optical Drive
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Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
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16
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
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Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay
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Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive
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Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive
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Battery Replacement
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Installing a Security Lock
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HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
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Padlock
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HP Business PC Security Lock
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Hood Sensor
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Port Cover
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HP Chassis Security Kit
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Appendix A
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
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35
Grounding Methods
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Appendix B
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
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Optical Drive Precautions
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Operation
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