dx2310 Microtower

Illustarted Parts Map: HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2310/dx2318 Microtower Models

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HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2310/dx2318 Microtower Models Illustrated Parts Map Intel® Core™ 2 processors, Intel Pentium® processors, or Intel Celeron® processors dx2310/dx2318 © 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be liable for HP products are set forth in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty April 2008 Document...

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...001 Service Reference Guide Contents 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Microtower (MT 5-1 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 5-3 5.2.3 Personal... Screws 5-7 5.4.3 Cables and Connectors 5-8 5.4.4 Hard Drives 5-8 5.4.5 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 5-8 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.1 Preparation for Disassembly 6-1 6.2 Remove the computer access panel and front bezel (MT chassis 6-2 6.2.1 Access ...

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Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for the computer. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to the system board. 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation This chapter provides general service information for proper service. Ä CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to prevent system board or component damage. 5.1 Chassis Designations 5.1.1 Microtower (MT) dx2310 MT Service Reference Guide 490778-001 5-1

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... is essential for initial procedures. 1. Turn off the computer before servicing a unit. 5. Exit the operating system. 3. 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Service Reference Guide 490778-001 6-1 Microtower (MT) Chassis Adherence to verify that are of the power-on state, voltage is always present on all necessary removal and replacement procedures, run the...

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... screw that the power cord is disconnected from the power source. 3. To replace the access panel, reverse the removal steps. 6-2 490778-001 Service Reference Guide Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.2 Remove the computer access panel and front bezel (MT chassis) 6.2.1 Access Panel (MT Chassis) 1. Slide the access panel back about 10 mm (3/8 inch...

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Remove the access panel (Section 6.2.1, "Access Panel (MT Chassis)"). 3. Press outward on the three latches on from chassis. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.2.2 Front Bezel (MT Chassis) 1. To reinstall the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure. 5. Service Reference Guide 490778-001 6-3 Continue to rotate the bezel, ...

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... of the blank into the two retainer slots on the right towards the outer edge of the blank into place. 6-4 490778-001 Service Reference Guide Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.3 Front Drive Bezels 1. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 2. While facing the inside...

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... hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Appendix E, "Memory." 6.4.1 Installing Memory Modules/MT chassis Ä CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.4 Memory For more information. Ä CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to work on the memory in contact with each other...

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... the module is fully inserted and properly seated. Lay the computer down into the socket, ensuring that you want to access the expansion slot cover. Microtower (MT) Chassis ✎ A memory module can be installed in the closed position 3. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for Disassembly"). 2. To reassemble the computer, reverse the removal procedure...

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Remove the slot cover lock (Section 6.5.1, "Expansion Slot Cover Lock") 5. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.5.2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card To remove an expansion card continue with step 9. 9. Disconnect any cables attached to the installed card, if needed. Connect ...

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... can accommodate a half-height PCI or PCI Express expansion card up from the socket then away from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 2. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.5.3 Installing an Expansion Card The computer has four PCI expansion slots.

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...; Be sure not to close the open slot (for example, with a new card or cover the open slot. Insert the metal slot cover in place. 9. Microtower (MT) Chassis 7. Hold the card just above the expansion slot on the chassis. Gently press the card straight down to secure the expansion card in...

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... slot covers by pulling the latch up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis. Store the card in anti-static packaging. 7. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.5.4 Removing an Expansion Card To remove an expansion card: 1. Remove the computer cover. 4. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then...

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... crease a SATA data cable. ■ Do not rely on the top of the connector and pull it straight up 2. Ä CAUTION: Always pull the connector - Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.6 Cable Management Always follow these cables. ■ Do not bend any cable sharply.

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... to four drives that may be installed in data loss. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Failure to an external storage device before removing the hard drive. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.7 Drives The computer supports up to do so will need to load the Compaq factory-installed files. 6.7.1 Locating Drive Positions * Drive Positions * * These...

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... external devices. Removing the Drives Service Reference Guide 490778-001 6-13 Slide the drive disk forward and out of the drive, as option. 6.7.2 Removing a Drive 1. Microtower (MT) Chassis Item 1 2 3 Drive Positions Description First 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives Second 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives One...

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Microtower (MT) Chassis 5. Push down the latch on the side of the hard disk drive cage 1, then slide the hard disk drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis 2 as shown below. Removing the Hard disk 6. Releasing the Hard Drive Cage 6-14 490778-001 Service Reference Guide Removing the Hard Disk: remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage to the chassis. Removal and Replacement Procedures-

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Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the chassis. Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Service Reference Guide 490778-001 6-15 Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the hard drive. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis 7. Removing the Hard Drive Cage 8.

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Remove one guide screws (Floppy Drive only) from the old drive. Removing the Hard Drive 10. Microtower (MT) Chassis 9. You will need these screws to the hard disk drive cage 1, then slide the hard disk drive out of the bay opening after the shield has been removed. 6-16 490778-001 Service Reference Guide Removal and Replacement Procedures- Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to install a new drive. Å WARNING: There may be sharp edges on the insides of the hard disk drive cage 2.

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... USB cable. 4. Service Reference Guide 490778-001 6-17 MT chassis 1. Remove the two screws 1 that secure the housing to work on (Section 6.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 2. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.8 Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly - Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 3. Disconnect two attaching cables from the chassis. 1 2 1 To install the...

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