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Information Roadmap Use the icon in Acrobat Reader to search for information in this PDF. The following types of information are available for Business PCs: Installing, Configuring, Upgrading See the Upgrade Guide (this document) or the Service Handbook Chapter. The Upgrade Guide will help you upgrade and replace components in your Business PC, including the hard drive, memory, battery, power supply, and optical drives. More information is available on the HP support web site (www.hp.com/go/support).
Discover and use your product See the Quick Start card and Quick User’s Guide. The Quick Start card provided with your Business PC will help you: • Set up and begin using your Business PC for the first time • Upgrade and replace components in your Business PC, including the hard drive, processor memory, add-on cards and optical drives. More information is available on the support web site (www.hp.com/go/support). • Find out where to get more information.
Finding Information Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information: Type of Information • Support phone numbers Location Quick User’s Guide Technical support contact information • Warranty information • • How to set up your computer Quick Start Card (details) Quick User’s Guide (general information) • Operation of your computer Operating system and application manuals • Diagrams and detailed instructions on installing add-on devices • Internal wire connection
Important Safety Information For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again. For your safety, always connect equipment to a grounded electrical wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with the equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards.
Table of Contents Upgrading and replacing hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing and replacing the pc’s cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Inside the Evo D310 Micro Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Upgrading or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System board cables and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing optical drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Upgrading and replacing hardware This manual describes how to: • • Upgrade hardware components Replace faulty components. If you want to find out about available accessories for your PC, refer to the following accessories Web sites: • www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories • www.compaq.com/products/desktops/options/index.html. Important - before you start Read this section before installing any components in your PC.
Upgrading and replacing hardware WARNING Caution For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again. Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Inside the Evo D310 Micro Desktop Main Memory Modules: (266MHz DDR SDRAM) 2 sockets for 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1GB modules up to 2 GB maximum (see page 12) Up to Three Accessory Boards One AGP and Three PCI Some slots may come with pre-installed boards (see page 20) One Front-Access Device Shelf CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive or Tape drive (see page 16) Hard Drive You can replace hard drive with a larger one (see page 14) Floppy Drive (below the hard drive) (se
Upgrading and replacing hardware Upgrading or replacing memory Note Use only memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about supported HP accessories, connect to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories. 32 MB and 64 MB modules are not supported. Install 128 MB, 256 MB or 512 MB non-ECC DDR SDRAM modules. 1 Switch off the PC and remove the computer’s cover. Refer to page 10.
Upgrading and replacing hardware System board cables and connectors Internal devices such as the power supply, processor, hard drives, DVD and CD-ROM drives require the connection of data and power cables from device to system board. Cables are connected to the system board and internal devices as shown below.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the hard drive WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s cover and front panel. Refer to page 10. 2 Locate the hard drive and taking hold of the two large plastic latches that secure the bay, swing the device bay upwards. Right latch Primary Hard drive Left latch 3 Detach the data and power cables from the hard drive.
Upgrading and replacing hardware 5 Remove the four screws securing the old drive to the tray. 6 Align the new drive in the tray (with the correct orientation), and tighten the screws. Caution Take care when handling the hard drive. A small drop can damage it. 7 Slide the drive tray back into the PC. 8 Attach the data and power connectors, rotate the drive bay back into place and close both latches. 9 Replace the PC’s front panel and cover. Refer to page 10.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Installing optical drives WARNING To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM for power requirements and wavelength. This product is a class 1 laser product. You can install or replace optical drives, such as CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD drives.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Configuring an IDE device after installation After installing any device, you can check via the Summary Screen that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration. To view the Summary screen, press F8 during startup, then select Summary from the list of options. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device. To enter the Setup program, press F8 during startup, then select Setup from the list of options.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the floppy disk drive 1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s cover and front panel. Refer to page 10. 2 Locate the floppy drive. floppy drive 3 Detach the data and power connectors from both the floppy and the hard drive (if installed). data/power connectors 4 Remove the two screws securing the drive and slide it out of the front of the PC. screws 5 Remove the three screws from the floppy drive tray.
Upgrading and replacing hardware 9 Attach all data and power connectors and ensure the drive bay is rotated back into position. 10 Replace the PC’s cover and front panel. Refer to page 10. 11 Verify the new configuration by checking the Summary Screen. To access the Summary Screen, press F8 during startup, then select the summary screen option. Note Ensure that you have installed all the required operating system and drivers on the newly installed drive.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Installing or replacing an AGP or PCI accessory card 1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s cover. Refer to page 10. 2 Remove the retaining bracket. 3 Remove the slot cover and store it in a safe place in case you need it again or, if replacing a card, remove the card. 4 If your are installing or replacing an AGP card, open the small latch located at the end of the slot. 5 Aligning the card carefully, slide it into position and press it firmly into the slot.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the processor 1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s cover. Refer to page 10. 2 Locate the processor. It will be covered by a heatsink. processor (covered by heatsink) 3 Remove the screws from the heatsink and disconnect the processor fan cable.. processor fan connector and cable screws screws 4 Remove the heatsink. (If the processor is stuck to the heatsink, carefully detach the processor from the heatsink, using a flat tool such as a screwdriver).
Upgrading and replacing hardware NOTE Insert the processor carefully. Ensure the orientation is correct - it can go in one way only. 6 Carefully remove all old thermal bonding material from the underside of the heatsink, by scraping it off with a straight plastic edge (such as a plastic rule). 7 Remove the two paper protectors from the thermal interface material then affix it to the top of the processor. 8 Attach the heatsink to the processor. 9 Secure the heatsink using the springs and screws.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the system board 1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s cover. Refer to page 10. 2 Remove the main memory (page 12) and processor (page 21) from the old system board. 3 Remove all data, power and other cables from the old system board. 4 Remove the 8 screws securing the system board. Screw positions 5 Remove the old system board by carefully disengaging the rear connectors then carefully lifting it out of the PC.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Configuration Switches Switch 1-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Function Reserved Reserved – Normal operation Clears CMOS and passwords (to reload the Setup program defaults) Normal operation Clears User and Administrator passwords Normal operation BIOS recovery mode: forces booting in the BIOS boot block area Normal operation Not used Not Used - Normal operation Normal operation (Software boot block protection) Hardware boot block protecti
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the power supply unit 1 Switch off the PC and remove the computer’s cover. Refer to page 10. 2 Remove all internal power supply connectors. Note that there is both a main power and an auxiliary power connector (see page 13). 3 Remove the four external screws securing the power supply. 4 Slide the old power supply away from the rear of the PC and lift it out. 5 Insert the new power supply, ensuring that it has engaged correctly underneath.
Upgrading and replacing hardware Replacing the battery WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste.
Created in France, June 2002
