Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... Drive Bay 30 Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 32 Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive 34 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 38 Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration 40 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Battery Replacement Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW v
... Drive Bay 30 Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 32 Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive 34 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 38 Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration 40 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Battery Replacement Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW v
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on page 38 in the Troubleshooting Guide. NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on some computer models only). For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Instructions for using the utility are provided in this guide. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features...
... computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on page 38 in the Troubleshooting Guide. NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a Desktop Configuration on some computer models only). For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a desktop. Instructions for using the utility are provided in this guide. 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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..., hard drive, or media card reader) later on the computer configuration, you may have a drive in this position. Drive Positions Figure 2-15 Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Table 2-3 Drive Positions 1 Three 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives and media card reader shown)1 2 One...(5.7 inches) in the computer, run Computer Setup. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is available from HP. Refer to the drive and the system board. To verify the type and size of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the ...
..., hard drive, or media card reader) later on the computer configuration, you may have a drive in this position. Drive Positions Figure 2-15 Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Table 2-3 Drive Positions 1 Three 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives and media card reader shown)1 2 One...(5.7 inches) in the computer, run Computer Setup. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is available from HP. Refer to the drive and the system board. To verify the type and size of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the ...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... you are provided on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. The HP-supplied metric screws are installing a drive in a bay covered by sliding it locks (2). Refer to Installing Additional Drives on page 27 for ... drive bay by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. The drivelock automatically secures the drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom) 8. See Removing Bezel Blanks on each side of the extra M3 metric guide screws location. Install the drive in the lower...
... you are provided on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. The HP-supplied metric screws are installing a drive in a bay covered by sliding it locks (2). Refer to Installing Additional Drives on page 27 for ... drive bay by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. The drivelock automatically secures the drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom) 8. See Removing Bezel Blanks on each side of the extra M3 metric guide screws location. Install the drive in the lower...
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Remove/disengage any external devices. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to a Desktop Configuration 1. Remove the front bezel. 7. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, lift the release tab on the system board as long ... power outlet and disconnect any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Figure 2-35 Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from its drive bay. Changing from a Minitower to the internal components of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 8. Repeat this step for the drive. Turn off the computer properly through...
Remove/disengage any external devices. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to a Desktop Configuration 1. Remove the front bezel. 7. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, lift the release tab on the system board as long ... power outlet and disconnect any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Figure 2-35 Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from its drive bay. Changing from a Minitower to the internal components of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 8. Repeat this step for the drive. Turn off the computer properly through...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... to the internal 3.5-inch drive. Remove the bezel subpanel as an optical drive, into the uppermost available bay until it away from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 39 Reposition the bezel blanks within the front bezel. 13. The drive should be parallel to the drives in the... Desktop Configuration 10. Repeat this step for the desktop configuration. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you reinstall each drive. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or...
... to the internal 3.5-inch drive. Remove the bezel subpanel as an optical drive, into the uppermost available bay until it away from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 39 Reposition the bezel blanks within the front bezel. 13. The drive should be parallel to the drives in the... Desktop Configuration 10. Repeat this step for the desktop configuration. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you reinstall each drive. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or...
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...drive bays. 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW CAUTION: Regardless of the computer. 5. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to a Desktop Configuration 15. Figure 2-37 Changing from the computer. 3. Reposition the subpanel (rotate it 90º) with the logo at the bottom, then snap...off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from a Minitower to the internal components of the power-on state, voltage is plugged into the bezel. Disconnect all removable media, such as the system...
...drive bays. 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW CAUTION: Regardless of the computer. 5. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to a Desktop Configuration 15. Figure 2-37 Changing from the computer. 3. Reposition the subpanel (rotate it 90º) with the logo at the bottom, then snap...off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from a Minitower to the internal components of the power-on state, voltage is plugged into the bezel. Disconnect all removable media, such as the system...
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...This could cause damage to the yellow drivelock. Remove the bezel subpanel as shown. 8. Figure 2-38 Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from a Desktop to the drives in the Removing Bezel Blanks on the short yellow drivelock as described in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 12. Gently slide...the drive. 11. CAUTION: The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) in the Minitower Configuration 10. ENWW Changing from the Drive Bays (Desktop) 9. Repeat this step for each drive into place. Figure 2-39 Installing a Drive in depth. The bottom bay supports a ...
...This could cause damage to the yellow drivelock. Remove the bezel subpanel as shown. 8. Figure 2-38 Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from a Desktop to the drives in the Removing Bezel Blanks on the short yellow drivelock as described in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 12. Gently slide...the drive. 11. CAUTION: The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) in the Minitower Configuration 10. ENWW Changing from the Drive Bays (Desktop) 9. Repeat this step for each drive into place. Figure 2-39 Installing a Drive in depth. The bottom bay supports a ...
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... 2-40 Changing from the front bezel. Replace the front bezel and computer access panel. 16. Lock any security devices that align it away from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 15. Pulling the subpanel away at the bottom, then snap it back into the bezel. Reposition the subpanel (rotate it 90º) with the...
... 2-40 Changing from the front bezel. Replace the front bezel and computer access panel. 16. Lock any security devices that align it away from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 15. Pulling the subpanel away at the bottom, then snap it back into the bezel. Reposition the subpanel (rotate it 90º) with the...
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... computer configuration 38, 40 computer operating guidelines 53 connecting drive cables 27 D desktop conversion 38 DIMMs. See memory diskette drive installing 30 removing 25 drive connectors ... connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 locks cable lock 48 HP Business PC Security Lock 50 padlock 49 Smart Cover Lock 9 ENWW M media card reader features... guidelines 17 installing 16, 18 populating sockets 17 socket locations 17 specifications 16 microphone connector 2 minitower conversion 40 monitor connector 4 mouse connector 4 special functions 7 N network connector 4 O optical...
... computer configuration 38, 40 computer operating guidelines 53 connecting drive cables 27 D desktop conversion 38 DIMMs. See memory diskette drive installing 30 removing 25 drive connectors ... connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 locks cable lock 48 HP Business PC Security Lock 50 padlock 49 Smart Cover Lock 9 ENWW M media card reader features... guidelines 17 installing 16, 18 populating sockets 17 socket locations 17 specifications 16 microphone connector 2 minitower conversion 40 monitor connector 4 mouse connector 4 special functions 7 N network connector 4 O optical...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... ...50 6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation Chassis Designations ...51 Convertible Minitower (CMT 51 Small Form Factor (SFF 52 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 52 Electrostatic Discharge Information ...53 Generating Static ...53 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 53...57 Screws ...58 Cables and Connectors ...58 Hard Drives ...58 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 59 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...60 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ...61 External Security Devices ...62 Installing a Cable Lock ...
... ...50 6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation Chassis Designations ...51 Convertible Minitower (CMT 51 Small Form Factor (SFF 52 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 52 Electrostatic Discharge Information ...53 Generating Static ...53 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 53...57 Screws ...58 Cables and Connectors ...58 Hard Drives ...58 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 59 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...60 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ...61 External Security Devices ...62 Installing a Cable Lock ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...100 Type 1 Battery Holder ...101 Type 2 Battery Holder ...101 Type 3 Battery Holder ...102 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 103 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 105 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...107 Unlocking the Smart... the Smart Cover Lock 109 External Security Devices ...110 Installing a Security Lock 110 Cable Lock ...110 Padlock ...110 HP Business PC Security Lock 111 Computer Access Panel ...113 Front Bezel ...114 Bezel Blanks ...115 Installing Additional Memory ...116 DIMMs...
...100 Type 1 Battery Holder ...101 Type 2 Battery Holder ...101 Type 3 Battery Holder ...102 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 103 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 105 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...107 Unlocking the Smart... the Smart Cover Lock 109 External Security Devices ...110 Installing a Security Lock 110 Cable Lock ...110 Padlock ...110 HP Business PC Security Lock 111 Computer Access Panel ...113 Front Bezel ...114 Bezel Blanks ...115 Installing Additional Memory ...116 DIMMs...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...drivelock, pull the drives out of the drives in the same orientation as shown. The bottom of the drive should be parallel to a Minitower Configuration 1. Gently slide the drive into the uppermost available bay until it snaps into the chassis, turn it so that it is properly...the yellow drivelock. 7. When the drive is in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Disconnect all power and data cables from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 103 Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for each drive into place. Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on ...
...drivelock, pull the drives out of the drives in the same orientation as shown. The bottom of the drive should be parallel to a Minitower Configuration 1. Gently slide the drive into the uppermost available bay until it snaps into the chassis, turn it so that it is properly...the yellow drivelock. 7. When the drive is in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Disconnect all power and data cables from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 103 Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for each drive into place. Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on ...
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... (Computer Access Panel on page 65). 4. Remove the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 64). 3. The drive should be parallel to a Desktop Configuration 105 Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the green latch drive bracket for each drive into the chassis, turn the drive... tab, slide the drive from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Changing from a Minitower to the green latch drive bracket. Changing from a Minitower to the internal 3.5-inch drive. Disconnect all power and data cables from its drive bay. Repeat this step for the ...
... (Computer Access Panel on page 65). 4. Remove the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 64). 3. The drive should be parallel to a Desktop Configuration 105 Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the green latch drive bracket for each drive into the chassis, turn the drive... tab, slide the drive from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Changing from a Minitower to the green latch drive bracket. Changing from a Minitower to the internal 3.5-inch drive. Disconnect all power and data cables from its drive bay. Repeat this step for the ...
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... you pull it snaps into the bezel. 106 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Reconnect all power and data cables to force a larger drive, such as described in depth. 7. Repeat this step for the desktop configuration. 11. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that align...
... you pull it snaps into the bezel. 106 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Reconnect all power and data cables to force a larger drive, such as described in depth. 7. Repeat this step for the desktop configuration. 11. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that align...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7800 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...15 cm) 13.3 in (33.78 cm) 7.0 in (16.8 cm) Depth 10.0 in (25.40 cm) 14.9 in (37.85 cm) 17.8 in desktop orientation only and assumes reasonable type of chassis [4] 77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg) NOTES: [1] System configured with ...1 hard drive, 1 diskette drive (SFF and CMT only), and no PCI cards. [2] Desktop (horizontal) configuration. [3] Minitower configuration. For desktop configuration, swap Height and Width dimensions. [4] Applicable to unit in (45.21 cm) Weight [1] 7.0 lb (3.18 kg) 18.75 lb (8.50 kg)...
...15 cm) 13.3 in (33.78 cm) 7.0 in (16.8 cm) Depth 10.0 in (25.40 cm) 14.9 in (37.85 cm) 17.8 in desktop orientation only and assumes reasonable type of chassis [4] 77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg) 77.1 lb (35 kg) NOTES: [1] System configured with ...1 hard drive, 1 diskette drive (SFF and CMT only), and no PCI cards. [2] Desktop (horizontal) configuration. [3] Minitower configuration. For desktop configuration, swap Height and Width dimensions. [4] Applicable to unit in (45.21 cm) Weight [1] 7.0 lb (3.18 kg) 18.75 lb (8.50 kg)...
AHCI and RAID on HP Compaq dc7800
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...the RAID Option ROM and in their defaults settings. Unsupported configurations HP Compaq dc7800 Business Desktop PC products only support the best user experience and highest possible reliability. HP Backup and Recovery interactions After enabling and configuring RAID, restore the... of RAID 0 and RAID 1. • Maximum of two SATA optical drives (on HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Convertible Minitowers). • Three hard drive configuration (only on HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Convertible Minitowers). • Three equal size/type SATA hard drive RAID configurations in the future for ...
...the RAID Option ROM and in their defaults settings. Unsupported configurations HP Compaq dc7800 Business Desktop PC products only support the best user experience and highest possible reliability. HP Backup and Recovery interactions After enabling and configuring RAID, restore the... of RAID 0 and RAID 1. • Maximum of two SATA optical drives (on HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Convertible Minitowers). • Three hard drive configuration (only on HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Convertible Minitowers). • Three equal size/type SATA hard drive RAID configurations in the future for ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7800 Software Overview
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... the hard drive in the support\tools directory. Sysprep.exe can be found on the hard drive. Definition of the HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC, HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor Business PC, and the HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-slim Desktop Business PC. the user must be run before it easier to locate and install software that are ready to an existing...
... the hard drive in the support\tools directory. Sysprep.exe can be found on the hard drive. Definition of the HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC, HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor Business PC, and the HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-slim Desktop Business PC. the user must be run before it easier to locate and install software that are ready to an existing...