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...Capacities ...53 6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation Chassis Designations ...54 Convertible Minitower (CMT 54 Small Form Factor (SFF 55 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 55 Electrostatic Discharge Information ...56 Generating Static ...56 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 56 Personal Grounding Methods and ...Cover Lock 64 External Security Devices ...66 Installing a Security Lock 66 Cable Lock ...66 Padlock ...67 HP Business PC Security Lock 68 Computer Access Panel ...70 Front Bezel ...71 Bezel Blanks ...72 Cable Management ...73 Cable Connections ...74...
...Capacities ...53 6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation Chassis Designations ...54 Convertible Minitower (CMT 54 Small Form Factor (SFF 55 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 55 Electrostatic Discharge Information ...56 Generating Static ...56 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 56 Personal Grounding Methods and ...Cover Lock 64 External Security Devices ...66 Installing a Security Lock 66 Cable Lock ...66 Padlock ...67 HP Business PC Security Lock 68 Computer Access Panel ...70 Front Bezel ...71 Bezel Blanks ...72 Cable Management ...73 Cable Connections ...74...
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...111 Type 3 Battery Holder ...112 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 113 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 115 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...118 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ......119 Smart Cover FailSafe Key 119 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock 119 External Security Devices ...121 Installing a Security Lock 121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...122 HP Business...
...111 Type 3 Battery Holder ...112 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 113 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 115 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...118 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ......119 Smart Cover FailSafe Key 119 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock 119 External Security Devices ...121 Installing a Security Lock 121 Cable Lock ...121 Padlock ...122 HP Business...
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... Type 2 Battery Holder ...174 Type 3 Battery Holder ...175 Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation 176 9 Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...178 External Security Devices ...179 Installing a Security Lock 179 Cable Lock ...179 Padlock ...180 HP Business PC Security Lock 180 Computer Access Panel ...183 Front Bezel...
... Type 2 Battery Holder ...174 Type 3 Battery Holder ...175 Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation 176 9 Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...178 External Security Devices ...179 Installing a Security Lock 179 Cable Lock ...179 Padlock ...180 HP Business PC Security Lock 180 Computer Access Panel ...183 Front Bezel...
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... fan is on even when the computer is in an application may damage the unit. 118 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Remove/disengage any security devices that all features listed in this chapter is essential for initial safety procedures. 1. ... sizes and lengths; The power cord should always be disconnected before disconnecting any diskette, compact disc. 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in the computer are of the power-on state, voltage is always ...
... fan is on even when the computer is in an application may damage the unit. 118 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Remove/disengage any security devices that all features listed in this chapter is essential for initial safety procedures. 1. ... sizes and lengths; The power cord should always be disconnected before disconnecting any diskette, compact disc. 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in the computer are of the power-on state, voltage is always ...
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See Computer Access Panel on page 125. To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in place with the tamper-proof screw. 120 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 2. Figure 8-1 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw You can now remove the access panel. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the tamper-proof screw that secures the Smart Cover Lock to the chassis.
See Computer Access Panel on page 125. To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in place with the tamper-proof screw. 120 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 2. Figure 8-1 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw You can now remove the access panel. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the tamper-proof screw that secures the Smart Cover Lock to the chassis.
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Padlock Figure 8-3 Installing a Padlock 122 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Padlock Figure 8-3 Installing a Padlock 122 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
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Figure 8-6 Attaching the Lock to disengage the lock. Figure 8-7 Engaging the Lock 124 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Use the key provided to the Chassis 4. Screw the lock to engage the lock. 3. Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to the chassis using the screw provided.
Figure 8-6 Attaching the Lock to disengage the lock. Figure 8-7 Engaging the Lock 124 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Use the key provided to the Chassis 4. Screw the lock to engage the lock. 3. Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to the chassis using the screw provided.
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Lift up the latch behind the upper right side of the bezel and push down on page 118). 2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the latch behind the lower right side of the bezel (2), then pull the right side of the bezel off the chassis (1), followed by the left side. Figure 8-10 Removing the Front Bezel To install the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure. 126 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Front Bezel 1. Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 125). 3.
Lift up the latch behind the upper right side of the bezel and push down on page 118). 2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the latch behind the lower right side of the bezel (2), then pull the right side of the bezel off the chassis (1), followed by the left side. Figure 8-10 Removing the Front Bezel To install the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure. 126 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Front Bezel 1. Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 125). 3.
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... ● DIMMs constructed with at least one preinstalled DIMM. To achieve the maximum memory support, you install unsupported DIMMs. 128 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis DIMMs constructed with up to 16-GB of memory configured in a highperforming dual channel mode. Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double...
... ● DIMMs constructed with at least one preinstalled DIMM. To achieve the maximum memory support, you install unsupported DIMMs. 128 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis DIMMs constructed with up to 16-GB of memory configured in a highperforming dual channel mode. Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double...
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... Channel A. When upgrading the memory, it is still present. Doing so may cause irreparable damage to drain before touching. 130 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for the power to the memory modules or system board. Rotate up the external drive bay housing...
... Channel A. When upgrading the memory, it is still present. Doing so may cause irreparable damage to drain before touching. 130 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for the power to the memory modules or system board. Rotate up the external drive bay housing...
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... vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis. 132 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Figure 8-15 Expansion Slot Locations Table 8-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is available from...
... vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis. 132 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Figure 8-15 Expansion Slot Locations Table 8-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is available from...
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... of the chassis to scrape the card against the other components. b. Figure 8-19 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 134 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the chassis to scrape the card against...
... of the chassis to scrape the card against the other components. b. Figure 8-19 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 134 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the chassis to scrape the card against...
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Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Connect external cables to the system board, if needed . Connect internal cables to the installed card, if needed . 11. Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for instructions on using Computer Setup. 136 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 9. Refer to secure the expansion card. Figure 8-21 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer 10.
Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Connect external cables to the system board, if needed . Connect internal cables to the installed card, if needed . 11. Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for instructions on using Computer Setup. 136 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 9. Refer to secure the expansion card. Figure 8-21 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer 10.
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.... CAUTION: Always pull the connector - Printed circuit cards like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to lay properly by themselves. Cable Management The Small Form Factor chassis is a very compact computer and proper routing of the internal cables is lowered into the chassis.
.... CAUTION: Always pull the connector - Printed circuit cards like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to lay properly by themselves. Cable Management The Small Form Factor chassis is a very compact computer and proper routing of the internal cables is lowered into the chassis.
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... or extra ODD/ HDD connector Hood lock solenoid Hood sensor Media card reader Flying parallel port header ReadyBoost module 138 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Cable Connections System board connectors are color-coded to make it easier to find the proper connection.
... or extra ODD/ HDD connector Hood lock solenoid Hood sensor Media card reader Flying parallel port header ReadyBoost module 138 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Cable Connections System board connectors are color-coded to make it easier to find the proper connection.
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... MEDIA. Figure 8-24 Secondary Hard Drive 6-32 Guide Screws Location 140 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis The HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard screws are required for the external drive bays (four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric... drive must remove the four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in place. HP has provided extra guide screws for a secondary hard drive. All other drives (except the primary hard drive) use M3 metric screws. The...
... MEDIA. Figure 8-24 Secondary Hard Drive 6-32 Guide Screws Location 140 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis The HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard screws are required for the external drive bays (four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric... drive must remove the four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in place. HP has provided extra guide screws for a secondary hard drive. All other drives (except the primary hard drive) use M3 metric screws. The...
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Figure 8-26 System Board Drive Connections Table 8-4 System Board Drive Connections No. System Board Connector System Board Label 1 SATA0 SATA0 2 SATA1 SATA1 3 SATA2 SATA2 4 eSATA ESATA 5 Diskette Drive FLOPPY 6 Media Card Reader MEDIA Color dark blue white light blue black black black 142 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis System Board Drive Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 8-26 System Board Drive Connections Table 8-4 System Board Drive Connections No. System Board Connector System Board Label 1 SATA0 SATA0 2 SATA1 SATA1 3 SATA2 SATA2 4 eSATA ESATA 5 Diskette Drive FLOPPY 6 Media Card Reader MEDIA Color dark blue white light blue black black black 142 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis System Board Drive Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
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... Rotating the Drive Cage Down 6. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 127 for more information. 144 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 5. If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. Remove the access...
... Rotating the Drive Cage Down 6. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 127 for more information. 144 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 5. If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. Remove the access...
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... cage. Route the data cable through these guides before connecting it . Figure 8-34 Connecting the Power and Data Cables 146 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Rotate the drive cage to the white system board connector labeled SATA1. 8. Connect the SATA data cable to its upright position. CAUTION: There...
... cage. Route the data cable through these guides before connecting it . Figure 8-34 Connecting the Power and Data Cables 146 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Rotate the drive cage to the white system board connector labeled SATA1. 8. Connect the SATA data cable to its upright position. CAUTION: There...
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Figure 8-36 Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables 148 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 2. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations: a. If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from the back of the drive.
Figure 8-36 Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables 148 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 2. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations: a. If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from the back of the drive.