Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................1 Safety Information...................................................................................2 Opening the Computer.............................................................................2 Preparing the Computer .....................................................................................3 Removing the Computer Cover .............................................
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide Introduction The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace the following hardware components in your HP Pavilion Slimline Desktop PC: Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory module PCI card PCI-E card Battery Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1
Safety Information Please read the following important safety information before performing any procedure. This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). WARNING: Please read “Additional Safety Information” in your Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system. WARNING: Keep your hands away from the moving fan.
Preparing the Computer To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure before opening the computer: 1 Remove any of the following: Memory card from the memory card reader Optical disc (CD or DVD) from the optical drive Pocket Media Drive from the Pocket Media Drive bay 2 Turn off the computer. Click the Windows Start Button®, click the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click Shut Down. 3 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable, if present.
Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: Remove power before opening the computer cover. Allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 1 Complete the procedure “Preparing the Computer” on page 3. 2 Lay the computer flat. 3 Loosen the three screws on the back cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver. 1394 WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. r T 4 Slide the computer cover back about 1.25 centimeters (1/2 inch), and then lift it off the computer. Set it aside.
Locating Components Inside the Computer Computer component configurations vary by model. You can remove and replace the following components: Component See: A Optical disc drive. May be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or combination drive “Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 8. B Hard disk drive (located under the optical drive bay) “Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 12. C Memory module (2) “Removing and Replacing Memory” on page 16.
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Closing the Computer Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Place all cables inside of the computer case. 2 Place the cover onto the computer about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) back. Make sure the slots in the computer case align with the cover tabs. 1394 3 Slide the cover forward on the frame until it locks into place. Make sure the bottom of the cover lines up with the computer case. r T 4 Align the screws on the computer cover with the holes on the back of the computer frame.
Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive Your computer includes an optical disc drive that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the Computer” on page 5. Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install an optical disc drive of less than the approximate length of 170 millimeters (6.7 inches).
Removing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Prepare the computer and remove the computer cover. Complete the “Opening the Computer” procedures on page 2. 2 Remove the front cover from the computer. Press the two tabs apart at the bottom of the cover, and press the two tabs together at the top of the cover; then push the cover out. dig ita l au OU T dio S-V IDE wirel aness tenLA naN O 3 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, lift the tab on the Pocket Media Drive cage.
4 Make a note of each cable and plug orientation attached to the back of the optical disc drive before removing the cables. 5 Disconnect the power cable and then the data cable from the back of the optical disc drive. Pull the tab on the data cable. Use a gentle rocking motion on the power cable. NOTE: The SATA data cable may include a latch. Press the latch, and pull the plug to remove the data cable from the drive. CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present.
Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Complete the procedure “Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 8. 2 Gently push the new optical disc drive into the slot on the front of the chassis. 3 Insert the screw on the side of the optical disc drive. 4 Connect the power cable and data cable firmly to the back of the optical disc drive. Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable.
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a hard drive that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the Computer” on page 5. The original hard disk drive is preloaded with the computer system recovery partition. If you remove this hard disk drive, store it in a properly sealed antistatic bag. The hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable with an optional latch.
3 Make a note of each cable attached to the hard disk drive before removing the cables. 4 Lift the wire latch, and disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the hard disk drive. 5 Remove the retaining screw from the drive tray. CAUTION: Handle hard disk drives with care. Dropping or banging the hard disk drive can result in data loss. 6 Slide the hard disk drive tray out of the drive bay by pulling the tab on the drive tray.
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Complete the procedure “Removing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 12. 2 Slide the hard disk drive into the tray. 3 Insert and tighten the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive tray. 4 Slide the hard disk drive tray into the computer drive bay. 5 Insert and tighten the hard disk drive retaining screw into the drive tray.
6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of the hard disk drive and close the wire latch. 7 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive (PMD), insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on the bottom of the chassis. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis until it locks in place. 8 Complete the procedures to replace the computer cover and close the computer. See “Closing the Computer” on page 7.
Removing and Replacing Memory The motherboard contains one or two memory module sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: To determine which type and speed of memory module your computer uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications: 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language.
Removing a Memory Module 1 Remove the optical disc drive. See “Removing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 9. 2 Locate the memory socket on the motherboard. 3 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 4 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you lift it away from the socket.
Replacing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your computer with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your computer. 1 Complete the procedure “Removing a Memory Module” on page 17. 2 Open both latches of the memory module socket. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care. Be careful to not touch any memory module contacts. Touching the gold contacts may damage the module. Avoid touching the memory chips. 3 Remove the new memory module from the antistatic packaging.
Removing and Replacing a PCI Card Your computer comes with a modem card in the PCI card slot. The computer may also come with a graphics card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) card slot. You can replace these cards with a new modem card or graphics card. You may also replace with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. The modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot.
Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts or less. Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel.
Replacing a PCI Card IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts or less. Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel.
Removing a PCI-E Card 1 Prepare the computer and remove the computer cover. Complete the procedures “Opening the Computer” on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI-E card slot on the motherboard. 3 Make a note of any internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. 4 Remove the screw on the modem card bracket holder on the outside of the frame. Remove the bracket holder.
Replacing a PCI-E Card IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 25 watts or less. Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI-E slot. Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel.
Removing and Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the computer’s timekeeping capability. When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3-volt, 220 mAh rating) or an equivalent battery. Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
6 Install the new CR2032 battery in the socket, with the positive (+) side facing the open side of the socket. 7 Replace all cables that you removed. 8 Complete the procedure “Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 11. 9 Complete the procedures to replace the computer cover and close the computer. See “Closing the Computer” on page 7. NOTE: You may have to manually set the time and date on the computer after startup.
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