Hardware Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Product features
- Hardware upgrades
- Serviceability features
- Warnings and cautions
- Removing the computer access panel
- Replacing the computer access panel
- Removing the front bezel
- Removing bezel blanks
- Replacing the front bezel
- Removing and installing the optional front bezel dust filter
- System board connections
- Upgrading system memory
- Removing or installing an expansion card
- Drive positions
- Removing and Installing drives
- Installing a security lock
- Battery replacement
- Electrostatic discharge
- Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation
- Accessibility
- Index
Replacing the front bezel
Insert the three hooks on the bottom edge of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1), and then
rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis (2) and snap it into place.
Removing and installing the optional front bezel dust lter
Some models are equipped with an optional front bezel dust lter. You must periodically clean the dust lter
so that the dust collected on the lter does not impede air ow through the computer.
NOTE: The optional front bezel dust lter is available from HP.
To remove, clean, and replace the dust lter:
1. Turn o the computer properly through the operating system, and turn o any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
10 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades