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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... Installing an Expansion Card 20 Drive Positions ...25 Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay 26 Installing Additional Drives ...31 System Board Drive Connections 33 Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay 34 Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay 36 Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive 38 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 43 ENWW v
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... 1-2 Front Panel Components Table 1-1 Front Panel Components 1 5.25-inch Optical Drives 8 5.25-inch Bay for Optional Drives2 2 Optical Drive Activity Lights 9 Diskette Drive Activity Light (optional) 3 3.5-inch Diskette Drive (optional)1 10 Diskette Eject Button (optional) 4 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 5 Hard Drive Activity Light 12 Headphone Connector 6 Microphone Connector 13 USB (Universal Serial...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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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 shown)1 2 One 3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drives (diskette drive shown)2 3 Two 3.5-inch internal hard drive bays 1 An optional media card reader and an optional hard drive mounting bracket for more than the upper two bays. ENWW Drive...Guide for these drive bays are available from HP. The bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is no more information. Do not try to the drive and the ...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging. 30 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Figure 2-22 Removing a Hard Drive 8. ● To remove a hard drive from and internal 3.5-inch drive bay, pull up on the green hard drive drivelock mechanism (1) for that drive and slide the drive from the drive bay (2).
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up to the USB connector on the chassis. HP has provided extra guide screws installed on the system board labeled MEDIA. Figure 2-23 Extra Hard Drive Isolation Mounting Guide Screws Location ENWW Installing Additional Drives 31 The hard drive uses 6-32 isolation mounting...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... the computer is on page 57. Handle a drive carefully; Avoid exposing a hard drive to the computer or drive: If you are discharged of work and damage to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. Before...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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.... 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW CAUTION: Regardless of the computer. 5. The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old hard drive so that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove/disengage any software applications that were preinstalled...not support Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives. Install four 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws, two on the hard drive bracket under the access panel. Refer to the new hard drive. Also, if you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... the appropriate system board connector. 7. NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any drive into the drive bay may result in the following order: SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3. 10....data cable (2) to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the computer. Connect the opposite end of the hard drive. Replace the computer access panel. 11. Slide the hard drive down into the Hard Drive Bay CAUTION: Make sure the guide screws line up with the guide slots in the bay.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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...the operating system, software drivers, and any security devices that you remove the old hard drive, be quickly and easily removed from the rear of the enclosure. 2. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Figure 2-31 Removing the Carrier Cover... 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW To remove and replace a drive in the carrier: NOTE: Before you can be sure to the new hard drive. Remove the screw from the drive bay. Lock any ...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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Remove the four screws from the carrier (2). Figure 2-32 Removing the Thermal Sensor 4. 3. Figure 2-33 Removing the Security Screws ENWW Installing Additional Drives 39 Remove the adhesive strip that secures the thermal sensor to the top of the hard drive (1) and move the thermal sensor away from the bottom of the hard drive carrier.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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Be sure the connector on the hard drive is pressed all the way into the connector on the carrier's circuit board. Place the new hard drive in the carrier then slide the hard drive back so that it up and out of the carrier. Slide the hard drive back to disconnect it from the carrier then lift it seats in the SATA connector on the carrier's circuit board. Figure 2-34 Removing the Hard Drive 6. Figure 2-35 Replacing the Hard Drive 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 5.
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Figure 2-37 Replacing the Thermal Sensor ENWW Installing Additional Drives 41 Place the thermal sensor on top of the hard drive in a position that does not cover the label (1) and attach the thermal sensor to hold the drive securely in the bottom of the carrier to the top of the hard drive with the adhesive strip (2). 7. Figure 2-36 Replacing the Security Screws 8. Replace the four screws in place.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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Slide the hard drive carrier into the enclosure on the rear of the carrier to the hard drive. 42 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW NOTE: The carrier must be locked for power to be supplied to secure the cover in place (2). 9. Slide the cover on the carrier (1) and replace the screw on the computer and lock it with the key provided. Figure 2-38 Replacing the Carrier Cover 10.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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...Disconnect the system components and external devices from the computer. 6. Pack the system components and external devices in transit. Back up the hard drive files on , wait at least one hour before you have it to malfunction during operation. Remove and store all boards are seated properly...spray cleaning fluids directly on which may cause it checked by an authorized HP service provider. Safety If any type of solvent, such as condensation may malfunction while reading. ● Avoid placing the drive in transit. NOTE: Ensure that is subject to protect them. This may...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... 50 C changing computer configuration 43, 45 computer operating guidelines 58 connecting drive cables 31 D desktop conversion 43 DIMMs. See memory diskette drive installing 34 removing 26 drive connectors 33 drives connecting cables 31 installing 31 locations 25 removing 26 E electrostatic discharge, ...drive 34 drive cables 31 expansion card 20 guide screws 31 hard drive 36 media card reader 34 memory 16, 18 optical drive 34 removable hard drive 38 security locks 53 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 60 Index locks cable lock 53 HP Business...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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...removable hard drive replacing 38 removing battery 50 bezel blanks 15 computer access panel 11 drives from drive bay 26 expansion card 20 expansion slot cover 22 front bezel 13 media card reader 26 PCI card 22 PCI Express card 23 Smart Cover Lock 9 S security cable lock 53 HP Business PC ...Security Lock 55 padlock 54 Smart Cover Lock 9 serial connector 4 serial number location 7 shipping preparation 59 Smart Cover Lock 9 specifications computer 48 memory 16 system board drive connections 33 U unlocking access panel USB ports front ...
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC


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...16X SATA DVD±RW and CD-RW drive with LightScribe 16X SATA DVD-ROM drive 500 GB SATA hard drive, 3.5-inch 320 GB SATA hard drive, 3.5-inch 250 GB SATA hard drive, 3.5-inch 160 GB, 10000-RPM SATA hard drive, 2.5-inch with adapter 160 GB SATA hard drive 80 GB, 10000-RPM SATA hard drive, 2.5-inch with adapter 80 GB, 7200-... People's Republic of the Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U. Document Number 506593-002. 2nd Edition March 2009. Illustrated Parts & Service Map HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC © 2008, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC


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...-001 dual-link DVI connector, includes bracket * Quadro NVS295 256-MB PCIe graphics card 519298-001 * HP nVidia Quadro NVS 290 256-MB graphics card, includes bracket 456137-001 * Broadcom NetXtreme Gbit Ethernet Plus ...duct * Internal speaker * Hood sensor * Grommet, hard drive isolation * Solenoid lock * Mouse, PS2, optical * Mouse, optical * Mouse, laser * Printer port * 2nd serial port * Modem cable * Hard drive, removable carrier * Hard drive, removable frame *Not shown LP = Low profile FH...-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC


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... to set Device Available/Device Hidden for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 Enable/disable • Factory Recovery Boot Support - Enable/disable •...; Save Current Settings as Default • Restore Factory Settings as Default Apply Defaults and Exit - Hardware Power Management - Thermal - Remote server/local hard drive • After Power Loss - BIOS Power-On - Device Options - off/on • S5 Wake on - Allows you to set : &#...
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Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC


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... 2. Turn on or restart the computer. HP Insight Diagnostics provides detailed system information including: • Processor type and speed • Memory amount, mapping, and integrity • Hardware peripheral availability/settings • Hard drive type, space used/available • System ...Check connector for example, dc7900) in the root directory. Check monitor connection. 4. If you do not appear on power to www.hp.com 2. Reseat graphics card. 2. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. 3. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA Cabling Error...

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