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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 5 Slide the cover about 2.4 cm (1 inch) to remove it. 5 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the computer. 3 Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that connects the cover to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: z Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Removing the Front Bezel 1 Press the Power button to the computer. z Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards the back of the computer.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Slide the side cover forward. 6 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 7 Reconnect the power cord. 8 Turn on the computer and lay the panel into place. 3 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 5 Reattach the thumb screw at the back of the computer. 4 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 7
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... inside the computer. Removing Memory 1 Press the Power button to cool before touching any internal parts or electronic components. z Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. Discharge static electricity by loosening the screw that connects the cover to the computer. 10 Removing and Replacing Memory z Before you open the cover with the screw seen in the following illustration. IMPORTANT: Computer features may damage your computer or be used...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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NOTE: Each type of the socket. Removing and Replacing Memory Incompatible memory modules cannot be installed in the memory socket. 2 Look at the memory module socket for the tab that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Touching only the top edge of the memory module, locate the notch at the bottom edge. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that matches the notch...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... or power applied. z Before you begin Tools Needed: z Flathead screwdriver z Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by model. WARNING: z Never open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before touching any internal parts or electronic components. Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 15-20 MINUTES Before you open the cover with...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Slide the cover about 2.4 cm (1 inch) to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: z Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 17 Removing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Press the Power button to remove it. z Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that connects the cover to the computer. 3 Remove any discs in the drive. 5 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards the back of the computer.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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6 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the computer. 8 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer. 7 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel. 9 Locate the optical disc drives at the top front of the computer. 10 Remove the screws that fasten the disc drive in the computer. 18 Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 19 11 Push the drive slightly forward. 13 Pull the disc drive out through the front of the computer. 12 Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables by squeezing the latch on the connector and pulling to remove.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... leading edges. 3 Align the disc drive screw holes with the drive bay holes (marked "2"). 20 Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive Replacing an Optical Disc Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to the back of the bezel and swing the front bezel toward the computer to close it. 2 Connect the power and data cables to different manufacturers or models.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Slide the side cover forward. 10 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 11 Reconnect the power cord. 12 Turn on the computer. Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 21 7 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 9 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 8 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 13 Verify the new optical disc drive operates correctly.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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...: System board may damage your computer or be used with the power cord attached or power applied. Static electricity can be injured from the spinning fan blades. z Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25-30 MINUTES Before You Begin Observe the following illustration. IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to cool before touching any internal parts or electronic...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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Slide the cover about 2.4 cm (1 inch) to the computer. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer. 3 Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that connects the cover to remove it. 5 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the computer: z Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25 z Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards the back of the computer.
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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9 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 12 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 13 Verify that the replacement hard disk drive works properly. 10 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 11 Reconnect the power cord. 30 Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... location, type and orientation of the computer. 10 Disconnect the power cable from working successfully. NOTE: The location of the power connectors on the motherboard may vary from the ones shown below. 9 Trace the power supply cables to the system components: z Optical disc drives (A) z Hard disk drives (B) z Motherboard main power (C) z Motherboard fan (D). 8 Locate the power supply at the top of the power connectors is extremely important! IMPORTANT: The replacement power supply will prevent the computer or components from the optical disc and hard disk drives...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... specification. 2 Make sure the replacement power supply is oriented the same way as the original part, due to system components and the motherboard: z Optical disc drive (A) z Hard disk drive (B) z Motherboard main power (C) z Motherboard fan (D) Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 45 Never attempt to work within the power supply unit. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that help secure the power supply in the computer. 4 Reconnect all power connectors to different manufacturers or models. Replacing a Power Supply IMPORTANT: Always replace the entire power supply...
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B


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... power supply operates correctly. © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 5 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges. 7 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the front lip of the computer. 8 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 9 Connect all attached cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables...
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC


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...- Key Specifications Processor Type RAM Type Maximum RAM Supported Expansion Slots Graphics Adapter Chipset Drive Support I/O Interfaces Operating Systems Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium dual-core DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs, PC2-10600 (1333 MHz) 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) • 1 full-height PCI 2.3 slot • 2 full-height PCIe x1 slots • 1 full-height PCIe x16 Integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics Intel Q41 Express • (1) 5.25-inch external optical drive bay • (1) 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive bay (8) USB 2.0 ports: (2) front ports, (4) rear ports, (2) internal ports on motherboard; (1) RJ...
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC


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... found 1. Reseat the graphics card. Check cable connections. 2. Clear CMOS. 5. If the POST detects an error, this causes an audible beep code to proper ver- Replace the system board. If an expansion board was successful pause No action required. Replace the system board. 5 short, 3 sec BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains. 4. Run the Setup utility and ensure the device port is powered on. Check the type of some untitled...
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC


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Turn off . • Serious errors requiring user's attention and response (e.g. Remove the jumper from the recovery image on the hard drive • Establish a supervisor password that contains the utility. Replace the access panel, external devices, and reconnect the power cord. 9. HP Insight Diagnostics runs from the HP web site. Use Windows Explorer to clear CMOS. The utility launches with the corresponding platform manager for Setup, F2 to enter Setup. In doing so, the LED should perform the following steps: 1. The...

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