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End User License Agreement


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f. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 7. To use a Software Product identified as an upgrade, you must first be used for your license is effective unless terminated or rejected. In case of the Software Product may not sublicense...extent that the right to the original Software Product provided by the Microsoft License Agreement. 2. This EULA will prevail. 4. entirely by HP as eligible for the upgrade. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this EULA or if you provide in the Software Product and ...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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NOTE: Text set off in bodily harm or loss of information. Text set off in this computer model. ENWW iii CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to equipment or loss of life. WARNING! About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to follow directions could result in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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... Features Standard Configuration Features ...1 Front Panel Components ...2 Media Card Reader Components ...3 Rear Panel Components ...4 Keyboard ...5 Using the Windows Logo Key 6 Serial Number Location ...7 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features ...8 Warnings and Cautions ...8 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ...9 Smart Cover FailSafe Key 9 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover... 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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...by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. This guide is plugged into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles. You must disconnect the power cord from the wall...Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the installation procedures described in this chapter. WARNING! The grounding plug is always applied to upgrade and service. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for more information. Do not disable the power ...
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5. See Removing the Computer Access Panel on page 11. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the Smart Cover Lock to the chassis. Figure 2-1 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws You can now remove the access panel. To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in place with the tamper-proof screws. 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW
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Figure 2-3 Replacing the Computer Access Panel 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Align the tabs on the access panel with the slots on the chassis and push down on the access panel while sliding it forward until it locks into place. Replacing the Computer Access Panel 1. Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability. 2.
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Snap the catches at the top of the bezel into place (4). Figure 2-5 Replacing the Front Bezel 14 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Snap the release tabs into place (3). 4. Rotate the front bezel onto the chassis (2). 3. Place the bottom hinge points on the front bezel in their corresponding slots in the chassis (1). 2.
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... double-sided DIMMs ● DIMMs constructed with at least one preinstalled DIMM. To achieve the maximum memory support, you install unsupported DIMMs. 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with up to 16-GB of memory configured in a highperforming dual channel mode. DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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...grounded metal object. If one 512-MB DIMM, and Channel B should be assigned to Appendix D, Electrostatic Discharge on the system board. When upgrading the memory, it is spread between the two channels. Remove all removable media, such as single channel. ● In any mode, ...any external devices. For more memory than the other . CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord before touching. 18 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW The memory module sockets have more information, refer to Channel A. When handling a memory module, be balanced so that you are ...
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... installed in the PCI Express x16 slots. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 4. To remove, replace, or add...
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Figure 2-12 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card 22 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Lift the card straight up to remove it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the expansion slot. a. Lift the expansion slot ...
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... card, press firmly on the computer. 16. Lock any security devices that it snaps firmly into the socket on using Computer Setup. 24 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 11. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot. 12. Connect...
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... compact discs, from the computer. 3. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Figure 2-16 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables 26 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drive.
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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Figure 2-18 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Figure 2-19 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader 1394 Cable 28 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW If the media card reader has a 1394 port, disconnect the 1394 cable from the system board. ● If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the PCI card.
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Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging. 30 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ● 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). Figure 2-22 Removing a Hard Drive 8.
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... to Appendix D, Electrostatic Discharge on or in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care." 32 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the computer or drive: If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating...
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Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower


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.... Remove all removable media, such as the system is always present on page 31 for more information. 7. The HP-supplied metric screws are installing a drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom) 34 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Disconnect the power cord from the computer. 3. Figure 2-26 Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive in a bay covered by...
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...devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the computer. 5. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the new one. 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW If you are silver and blue. Figure 2-28 Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws NOTE: The hard drive uses 6-32 isolation mounting ...guide screws. The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the old ...
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Figure 2-31 Removing the Carrier Cover 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Also, if you are equipped with the key provided and slide the carrier out of the carrier (1) and slide the top cover off the .... Refer to back up the data from the drive bay. The hard drive is housed in a carrier that you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. If you remove the old hard drive, be sure to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for instructions...
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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. Figure 2-34 Removing the Hard Drive 6. Place the new hard drive in the carrier then slide the hard drive back so that it up and out of the carrier. Figure 2-35 Replacing the Hard Drive 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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. 5.

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