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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 7

... 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......61 Hard Drives ...61 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 62 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...63 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 75

...using the wrong screw in the "Standby," or "Suspend" modes. 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this guide are of the... computer is on its position and routing. After completing all necessary removal and replacement procedures, run the Diagnostics utility to verify that all features listed in the ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 76

... Cover Lock is an optional feature included on page 63). 64 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis The computer ships with the Smart Cover Lock engaged: 1. To obtain ...: ● Power outage ● Startup failure ● PC component (for the screwdriver bit key. ● Refer to the Desktop Management Guide. You will need the key to the internal ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 78

Cable Lock Figure 7-2 Installing a Cable Lock 66 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis External Security Devices The following page can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the computer and/or secure ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 80

Figure 7-5 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 68 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the lock. Figure 7-4 Securing the Cable to a Fixed Object 2.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 82

... the unit (2). Computer Access Panel 1. Figure 7-8 Removing the Computer Access Panel To install the access panel, reverse the removal procedure. 70 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the access panel handle (1), slide the access panel back about 1.25 cm (1/2 inch), then...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 84

...the front bezel. Figure 7-10 Removing Bezel Blanks from the Subpanel (Desktop Shown) NOTE: When replacing the subpanel, ensure that align it away from the front bezel, then...at the bottom of the subpanel when properly oriented. 72 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the subpanel...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 86

... power 1st Hard drive, SATA0 2nd HDD 1st ODD or 2nd HDD if no ODD present, SATA1 2nd ODD 3rd ODD 74 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Cable Connections System board connectors are color-coded to make it easier to find the proper connection.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 88

... the total amount of memory assigned to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to dual channel 76 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Otherwise, the system will operate in flex mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in the black socket.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 90

... the module with the tab on the computer. 78 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. 9. A DIMM must occupy the black DIMM1 socket. Replace the computer access panel. 8. 4. Make sure the latches are in only one...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 92

... attached to the expansion card. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot. Figure 7-16 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 80 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Figure 7-15 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 5. a. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 94

...press firmly on the system board. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. If you must replace it snaps firmly into the socket on the card so that it with a new card...of the card down into the slot on using Computer Setup. 82 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that the whole connector seats ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 96

... the computer is on or in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care." 84 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive. If a drive must be mailed, place the...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 98

... or other device that is no more information. 86 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) in the computer, run Computer Setup. Drive Positions Figure 7-23 Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Table 7-4 Drive Positions 1 Three 5.25-inch external drive bays...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 100

● If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the PCI card. Figure 7-26 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Figure 7-27 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader 1394 Cable 88 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis If the media card reader has a 1394 port, disconnect the 1394 cable from the system board.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 102

● 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 7-30 Removing a Hard Drive 5. Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging. 90 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 104

... the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the data cable to the connector on using Computer Setup. 92 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis If you are installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable to System Board Drive Connections on page 85 for instructions on the...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 106

.... Connect the opposite end of the hard drive. Refer to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on using Computer Setup. 94 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 108

3. Remove the four screws from the carrier (2). 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. Figure 7-38 Removing the Security Screws 96 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Figure 7-37 Removing the Thermal Sensor 4.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC - Page 126

... in the proper orientation for each drive into the drive bay may result in the Desktop Configuration 7. The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the chassis, turn... the drive and the system board. Repeat this step for the desktop configuration. 114 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Do not try to the drives in Bezel Blanks...

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