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Table of Contents Start Here...1 Safety Information ...2 Locating Components...2 Opening the Computer ...3 Removing and Replacing a Memory Module 7 Removing a Memory Module ...8 Replacing a Memory Module 10 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 14 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 14 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive...17 Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents Start Here...1 Safety Information ...2 Locating Components...2 Opening the Computer ...3 Removing and Replacing a Memory Module 7 Removing a Memory Module ...8 Replacing a Memory Module 10 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 14 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 14 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive...17 Table of Contents iii
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Go to the product specifications for replacing or upgrading the memory and the hard disk drive in personal injury or equipment damage. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information ...the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to remove and install the screws. Failure to open the HP TouchSmart PC or perform any procedures can result in your HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for system...
Go to the product specifications for replacing or upgrading the memory and the hard disk drive in personal injury or equipment damage. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information ...the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before attempting to remove and install the screws. Failure to open the HP TouchSmart PC or perform any procedures can result in your HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for system...
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9 Insert your fingertips just under the cover, and then pull up firmly to release the tabs. 10 Slide the cover out toward you to remove it, and then set it aside. To replace a memory module, see "Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 7. To replace a hard disk drive, see "Removing and Replacing a Memory Module" on page 14. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
9 Insert your fingertips just under the cover, and then pull up firmly to release the tabs. 10 Slide the cover out toward you to remove it, and then set it aside. To replace a memory module, see "Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 7. To replace a hard disk drive, see "Removing and Replacing a Memory Module" on page 14. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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The cover snaps into the grooves under the computer stand. When the cover is replaced properly, it so the slots on the cover fit into place with a click as the side tabs engage with the larger back cover. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 4 Replace the memory module EMI shield. 5 Replace the hard disk drive/memory cover by lowering it into place, and sliding it will be flush with the grooves in the computer.
The cover snaps into the grooves under the computer stand. When the cover is replaced properly, it so the slots on the cover fit into place with a click as the side tabs engage with the larger back cover. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 4 Replace the memory module EMI shield. 5 Replace the hard disk drive/memory cover by lowering it into place, and sliding it will be flush with the grooves in the computer.
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Now, place the computer upright on a flat surface with the stand in a safe and open position. 10° min. 40°max Reconnect power cables and peripherals. Remove and reinstall the memory module. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 You have completed this procedure successfully! NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after you replace or add a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of memory. 6 Replace the screw that secures the hard disk drive cage to the chassis.
Now, place the computer upright on a flat surface with the stand in a safe and open position. 10° min. 40°max Reconnect power cables and peripherals. Remove and reinstall the memory module. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 You have completed this procedure successfully! NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after you replace or add a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of memory. 6 Replace the screw that secures the hard disk drive cage to the chassis.
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... the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. B A 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. See "Start Here" on the hard disk drive to load the factory-installed files. For details about the recovery procedure...
... the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Failure to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. B A 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. See "Start Here" on the hard disk drive to load the factory-installed files. For details about the recovery procedure...
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Do not bang or shake it. Your hard disk drive cage might look different from the illustration. Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 1 If necessary, remove the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Take care when handling a hard disk drive. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 14. It can be easily damaged. 2 Slide the hard disk drive into the cage and then replace the four screws. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 17
Do not bang or shake it. Your hard disk drive cage might look different from the illustration. Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 1 If necessary, remove the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Take care when handling a hard disk drive. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 14. It can be easily damaged. 2 Slide the hard disk drive into the cage and then replace the four screws. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 17
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 5 Replace the shipping screw that holds the hard disk drive cage to the computer.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 5 Replace the shipping screw that holds the hard disk drive cage to the computer.
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6 Replace the hard drive EMI shield, pressing it firmly into place so the tabs engage. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
6 Replace the hard drive EMI shield, pressing it firmly into place so the tabs engage. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 When the cover is replaced properly, it so the slots on the cover fit into the grooves under the computer stand. 7 Replace the hard disk drive/memory cover by lowering it into place, and sliding it will be flush with a click as the side tabs engage in the computer. The cover snaps into place with the larger back cover. 8 Replace the screw that secures the hard disk drive cage to the chassis.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 When the cover is replaced properly, it so the slots on the cover fit into the grooves under the computer stand. 7 Replace the hard disk drive/memory cover by lowering it into place, and sliding it will be flush with a click as the side tabs engage in the computer. The cover snaps into place with the larger back cover. 8 Replace the screw that secures the hard disk drive cage to the chassis.
Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide
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... contamination, improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, or other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for damage that the operation of HP's choosing that shipped with the product; (c) by software, interfacing, parts... expendable or consumable parts and does not extend to the conditions of your HP Hardware Product in transit; UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE...
... contamination, improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, or other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for damage that the operation of HP's choosing that shipped with the product; (c) by software, interfacing, parts... expendable or consumable parts and does not extend to the conditions of your HP Hardware Product in transit; UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE...
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...or a keyboard. When you force the computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. To turn off your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform a restart. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that enables you to restore your computer configuration to that enables ... need to repair it adds the new software. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of device for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.
...or a keyboard. When you force the computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. To turn off your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you perform a restart. Microsoft System Restore Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that enables you to restore your computer configuration to that enables ... need to repair it adds the new software. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of device for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Warranty and Support Guide
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... payments (less interest) instead of a replacement. This is made in writing and signed by HP; (d) improper site preparation or maintenance; (e) virus infection; (f) loss or damage in transit; UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE...THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY/REGION TO COUNTRY/REGION. Exclusions HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. replace HP Hardware Products (a) with new or previously used products or parts equivalent to new in ...
... payments (less interest) instead of a replacement. This is made in writing and signed by HP; (d) improper site preparation or maintenance; (e) virus infection; (f) loss or damage in transit; UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE...THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY/REGION TO COUNTRY/REGION. Exclusions HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. replace HP Hardware Products (a) with new or previously used products or parts equivalent to new in ...
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...on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to that follow the onscreen instructions. To restart your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you may be able to perform the system recovery. Turning Off Your Computer When you turn off your computer and then turn off... 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are experiencing software problems. The sections that of device for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.
...on your computer, use System Restore to return the computer to that follow the onscreen instructions. To restart your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you may be able to perform the system recovery. Turning Off Your Computer When you turn off your computer and then turn off... 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are experiencing software problems. The sections that of device for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions.
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... purchase price or lease payments (less interest, if applicable) instead of a replacement. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA...
... purchase price or lease payments (less interest, if applicable) instead of a replacement. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA...
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..., or a keyboard. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of fixing your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you force the computer to reload the operating system into its memory, which you use System Restore to return the computer to software on... system and software into its memory. This may be able to that time and date. When a new program is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use this document....
..., or a keyboard. Software Repair Overview This section lists the available methods of fixing your computer if you are replacing a hard disk drive, you force the computer to reload the operating system into its memory, which you use System Restore to return the computer to software on... system and software into its memory. This may be able to that time and date. When a new program is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Always use this document....
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...signed by virus infection; (f) from which the serial number has been removed or that is the date of a replacement. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. THESE TERMS ...COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY HARDWARE COMPONENTS THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. HP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED...
...signed by virus infection; (f) from which the serial number has been removed or that is the date of a replacement. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. THESE TERMS ...COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY HARDWARE COMPONENTS THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. HP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED...
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...Off Your Computer 3 Updating Drivers 4 Microsoft System Restore 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you force the computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to ...Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 13 When you want to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen...
...Off Your Computer 3 Updating Drivers 4 Microsoft System Restore 5 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 6 System Recovery NOTE: If you are replacing a hard disk drive, you force the computer to the Lock button, and then click Restart. NOTE: Always use System Restore to return the computer to ...Next. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 13 When you want to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen...
Getting Started Guide
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... LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Getting to the Internet through your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by aligning the hooks ...on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the back of the computer, insert your wired network. Replace the connector cover by model A B I C D E J F G K H L M Connector Function A USB 2.0 ports (3) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives...
... LAN (10/100/1G) Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Getting to the Internet through your finger under the gap on the bottom-left side of the HP TouchSmart PC Features and configurations vary by aligning the hooks ...on the right edge of the cover with the slots on the back of the computer, insert your wired network. Replace the connector cover by model A B I C D E J F G K H L M Connector Function A USB 2.0 ports (3) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives...
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4 Connect the power and data cables to the hard disk drive. 5 Replace the hard drive EMI shield, pressing it firmly into place so the tabs engage. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
4 Connect the power and data cables to the hard disk drive. 5 Replace the hard drive EMI shield, pressing it firmly into place so the tabs engage. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
