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CAUTION, Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

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c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components. Figure 2-12 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 9. Store the removed card in anti-static packaging. 10. If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. CAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation. 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW

Section	Page
Product Features	7
Standard Configuration Features	7
Serviceability Features	7
Front Panel Components	8
Rear Panel Components	9
Keyboard	10
Using the Windows Logo Key	10
Serial Number Location	12
Hardware Upgrades	13
Warnings and Cautions	13
Removing the Computer Access Panel	14
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	15
Removing the Front Bezel	16
Removing Bezel Blanks	17
Replacing the Front Bezel	18
Installing Additional Memory	19
DIMMs	19
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs	19
Populating DIMM Sockets	20
Installing DIMMs	21
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	23
Drive Positions	28
Installing Additional Drives	29
System Board Drive Connections	30
Removing an Optical Drive	31
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay	32
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive	34
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay	35
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	36
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	39
Specifications	43
Battery Replacement	45
External Security Devices	48
Installing a Security Lock	48
Cable Lock	48
Padlock	49
HP Business PC Security Lock	49
Hood Sensor	51
Port Cover	51
Electrostatic Discharge	53
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	53
Grounding Methods	53
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation	54
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care	54
Optical Drive Precautions	55
Operation	55
Cleaning	55
Safety	55
Shipping Preparation	55

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If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion

socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull

free from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components.

Figure 2-12

Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.

10.

If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open

slot.

CAUTION:

After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion

slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

Chapter 2

Hardware Upgrades

ENWW