HP D8C23UT, 8300, D8C19UT, 8300E User Manual

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HP Compaq Business PC Hardware

Reference Guide

Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower

Elite 8300 Series Microtower

Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor

Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop

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HP Compaq Business PC Hardware

Reference Guide

Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower

Elite 8300 Series Microtower

Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor

Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop

First Edition (March 2012)

Document part number: 686563–001

About This Book

This guide provides basic information for upgrading HP Compaq Business PCs.

WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

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iv About This Book

Table of contents

1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................

1

Standard Configuration Features .........................................................................................................

1

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components .......................................................................

3

Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components ..........................................................................................

4

Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components .............................................................................

5

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components .........................................................................

6

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components .......................................................................

7

Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components ...........................................................................................

8

Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components .............................................................................

9

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components ........................................................................

10

Media Card Reader Components .......................................................................................................

11

Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................

12

Using the Windows Logo Key ............................................................................................

13

Serial Number Location ......................................................................................................................

14

2 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades ....................................................................................

17

Serviceability Features .......................................................................................................................

17

Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................................................

17

Removing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

18

Replacing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

19

Removing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

20

Removing Bezel Blanks .....................................................................................................................

21

Replacing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

22

System Board Connections ................................................................................................................

23

Installing Additional Memory ..............................................................................................................

24

DIMMs ...............................................................................................................................

24

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ......................................................................................................

24

Populating DIMM Sockets .................................................................................................

25

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................

26

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................

28

Drive Positions ...................................................................................................................................

32

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay ...................................................................................................

33

Installing Drives ..................................................................................................................................

37

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay ......................................................................

38

Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay ..............................................................

41

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration .....................................................................

45

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Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration .....................................................................

47

Installing a Security Lock ....................................................................................................................

50

Cable Lock .........................................................................................................................

50

Padlock ..............................................................................................................................

50

HP Business PC Security Lock ..........................................................................................

51

Front Bezel Security ..........................................................................................................

55

3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades .........................................................................................................

57

Serviceability Features .......................................................................................................................

57

Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................................................

57

Removing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

58

Replacing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

59

Removing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

60

Removing Bezel Blanks .....................................................................................................................

60

Replacing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

61

System Board Connections ................................................................................................................

62

Installing Additional Memory ..............................................................................................................

63

DIMMs ...............................................................................................................................

63

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ......................................................................................................

63

Populating DIMM Sockets .................................................................................................

63

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................

64

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................

66

Drive Positions ...................................................................................................................................

70

Installing and Removing Drives ..........................................................................................................

71

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay .................................................

73

Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay ....................................................

75

Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay ..........................................................................

78

Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay ..............................................................

79

Installing a Security Lock ....................................................................................................................

83

Cable Lock .........................................................................................................................

83

Padlock ..............................................................................................................................

83

HP Business PC Security Lock ..........................................................................................

84

Front Bezel Security ..........................................................................................................

88

4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades ...........................................................................................

90

Serviceability Features .......................................................................................................................

90

Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................................................

90

Removing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

91

Replacing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................

92

Removing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

93

Removing Bezel Blanks .....................................................................................................................

93

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Replacing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................

94

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration ................................................................................

95

System Board Connections ................................................................................................................

96

Installing Additional Memory ..............................................................................................................

97

DIMMs ...............................................................................................................................

97

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ......................................................................................................

97

Populating DIMM Sockets .................................................................................................

97

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................

98

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................................

101

Drive Positions .................................................................................................................................

105

Installing and Removing Drives ........................................................................................................

106

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay .................................................................

108

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay ....................................................................

110

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay ...................................................................

113

Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay ......................................................................

115

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive ................................

117

Installing a Security Lock ..................................................................................................................

121

Cable Lock .......................................................................................................................

121

Padlock ............................................................................................................................

121

HP Business PC Security Lock ........................................................................................

122

Front Bezel Security ........................................................................................................

126

5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades ......................................................................................

128

Serviceability Features .....................................................................................................................

128

Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................................................................

128

Connecting the Power Cord .............................................................................................................

129

Removing the Computer Access Panel ............................................................................................

130

Replacing the Computer Access Panel ............................................................................................

131

Removing the Front Bezel ................................................................................................................

132

Removing a Bezel Blank ..................................................................................................................

133

Replacing the Front Bezel ................................................................................................................

133

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration ..............................................................................

134

System Board Connections ..............................................................................................................

135

Installing Additional Memory ............................................................................................................

136

SODIMMs ........................................................................................................................

136

DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs ...............................................................................................

136

Populating SODIMM Sockets ..........................................................................................

137

Installing SODIMMs .........................................................................................................

138

Replacing the Optical Drive ..............................................................................................................

140

Removing the Optical Drive .............................................................................................

140

Preparing the New Optical Drive .....................................................................................

141

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Installing the New Optical Drive .......................................................................................

142

Replacing the Hard Drive .................................................................................................................

143

Installing and Removing a Port Cover ..............................................................................................

147

Installing a Security Lock ..................................................................................................................

148

Cable Lock .......................................................................................................................

148

Padlock ............................................................................................................................

149

HP Business PC Security Lock ........................................................................................

149

Front Bezel Security ........................................................................................................

153

Appendix A Battery Replacement ................................................................................................................

155

Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive .....................................

158

Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ............................................................................................

163

Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................................

163

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock .........................................

163

Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................................................

166

Preventing Electrostatic Damage .....................................................................................................

166

Grounding Methods ..........................................................................................................................

166

Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation .........................

167

Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ..........................................................................

167

Optical Drive Precautions .................................................................................................................

168

Operation .........................................................................................................................

168

Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................

168

Safety ...............................................................................................................................

168

Shipping Preparation ........................................................................................................................

168

Index .................................................................................................................................................................

169

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HP D8C23UT, 8300, D8C19UT, 8300E User Manual

1 Product Features

Standard Configuration Features

Features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on some computer models only).

Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration

NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a desktop. For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in this guide.

Figure 1-2 Microtower Configuration

Standard Configuration Features

1

Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration

NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in a tower orientation. For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in this guide.

Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration

2 Chapter 1 Product Features

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

Figure 1-5 Front Panel Components

Table 1-1 Front Panel Components

1

5.25-inch Optical Drives

5

Microphone/Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

2

5.25-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

6

Power On Light

 

 

 

 

3

Dual-State Power Button

7

Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

4

Hard Drive Activity Light

8

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components

3

Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

Table 1-2 Front Panel Components

1

5.25-inch Optical Drives

5

3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

 

 

 

 

2

Hard Drive Activity Light

6

Dual-State Power Button

 

 

 

 

3

Microphone/Headphone Connector

7

Power On Light

 

 

 

 

4

USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Ports

8

Headphone Connector

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

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Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

Figure 1-6 Front Panel Components

Table 1-3 Front Panel Components

1

5.25-inch Optical Drive

5

Microphone/Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

2

Dual-State Power Button

6

3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

 

 

 

 

3

Power On Light

7

Hard Drive Activity Light

 

 

 

 

4

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

8

Headphone Connector

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components

5

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay.

Figure 1-7 Front Panel Components

Table 1-4 Front Panel Components

1

Optical Drive

5

Microphone/Headphone Connector

 

 

 

 

2

Power On Light

6

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

 

 

 

 

3

SD Media Card Reader (optional)

7

Hard Drive Activity Light

 

 

 

 

4

Headphone Connector

8

Dual-State Power Button

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

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Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components

Figure 1-8 Rear Panel Components

Table 1-5 Rear Panel Components

1

Power Cord Connector

7

Line-Out Connector for powered audio

 

 

 

devices (green)

 

 

 

 

2

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)

8

Line-In Audio Connector (blue)

 

 

 

 

3

VGA Monitor Connector

9

PS/2 Mouse Connector (green)

 

 

 

 

4

DisplayPort Monitor Connector

10

Serial Connector

 

 

 

 

5

USB 2.0 ports

11

RJ-45 Network Connector

 

 

 

 

6

USB 3.0 ports

 

 

NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.

When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer.

If a graphics card is installed into one of the system board slots, the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors.

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components

7

Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components

Figure 1-9 Rear Panel Components

Table 1-6 Rear Panel Components

1

Power Cord Connector

6

Line-Out Connector for powered audio

 

 

 

devices (green)

 

 

 

 

2

Line-In Audio Connector (blue)

7

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)

 

 

 

 

3

PS/2 Mouse Connector (green)

8

VGA Monitor Connector

 

 

 

 

4

Serial Connector

9

DisplayPort Monitor Connector

 

 

 

 

5

RJ-45 Network Connector

10

USB 3.0 ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

USB 2.0 ports

NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.

When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer.

If a graphics card is installed into one of the motherboard slots, the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors.

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Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components

Figure 1-10 Rear Panel Components

Table 1-7 Rear Panel Components

1

RJ-45 Network Connector

7

DisplayPort Monitor Connector

 

 

 

 

2

Serial Connector

8

VGA Monitor Connector

 

 

 

 

3

PS/2 Mouse Connector (green)

9

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)

 

 

 

 

4

Power Cord Connector

10

Line-Out Connector for powered audio

 

 

 

devices (green)

 

 

 

 

5

USB 2.0 ports

11

Line-In Audio Connector (blue)

 

 

 

 

6

USB 3.0 ports

 

 

NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.

When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer.

If a graphics card is installed into one of the motherboard slots, the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors.

Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components

9

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components

Figure 1-11 Rear Panel Components

Table 1-8 Rear Panel Components

1

Line-Out Connector for powered audio

6

VGA Monitor Connector

 

devices (green)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

DisplayPort Monitor Connectors

7

Power Cord Connector

 

 

 

 

3

USB 3.0 ports

8

Line-In Audio Connector (blue)

 

 

 

 

4

USB 2.0 ports

9

RJ-45 Network Connector

 

 

 

 

5

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)

10

PS/2 Mouse Connector (green)

NOTE: If an MXM graphics card is installed, all three monitor ports are active. The integrated graphics operate DisplayPort2 (top port). The MXM/ATI drivers operate DisplayPort1 (bottom port) and VGA. If the integrated graphics are disabled in the BIOS settings, DisplayPort2 (top port) will not be active.

If an MXM graphics card is not installed, all three monitor ports are driven by the integrated graphics. Due to a limitation with the Intel integrated graphics, when a DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI adapter is installed, the VGA port will not be active.

When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

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Media Card Reader Components

The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components.

Figure 1-12 Media Card Reader Components

Table 1-9 Media Card Reader Components

No.

Slot

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

xD

xD-Picture Card (xD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

MicroSD

MicroSD (T-Flash)

MicroSDHC

3Media Card Reader Activity Light

4

SD/MMC+/miniSD

Secure Digital (SD)

MiniSDHC

MultiMediaCard 4.0

 

 

Secure Digital High

MultiMediaCard

 

(MMC Plus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity (SDHC)

 

(MMC)

Reduced Size

 

 

MiniSD

Reduced Size

 

MultiMediaCard 4.0

 

 

 

(MMC Mobile)

 

 

 

 

 

MultiMediaCard (RS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMC)

MMC Micro (adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

required)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

USB

USB (Universal Serial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus) Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

CompactFlash I/II

CompactFlash Card

CompactFlash Card

MicroDrive

 

 

 

Type 1

 

Type 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

MS PRO/MS PRO DUO

Memory Stick (MS)

Memory Stick Select

Memory Stick PRO

 

 

MagicGate Memory

Memory Stick Duo

 

Duo (MS PRO Duo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stick (MG)

 

(MS Duo)

Memory Stick PRO-

 

 

MagicGate Memory

Memory Stick PRO

 

HG Duo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duo

 

(MS PRO)

Memory Stick Micro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(M2) (adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

required)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media Card Reader Components 11

Keyboard

Figure 1-13 Keyboard Components

Table 1-10 Keyboard Components

1

Function Keys

Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.

 

 

 

2

Editing Keys

Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

 

 

 

3

Status Lights

Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps

 

 

Lock, and Scroll Lock).

 

 

 

4

Numeric Keys

Work like a calculator keypad.

 

 

 

5

Arrow Keys

Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to

 

 

move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

 

 

 

6

Ctrl Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

 

 

 

7

Application Key1

Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office

 

 

application. May perform other functions in other software applications.

 

 

 

8

Windows Logo Keys1

Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with

 

 

other keys to perform other functions.

 

 

 

9

Alt Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

 

 

1

Keys available in select geographic regions.

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Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to Keyboard on page 12 to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-11 Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Microsoft Windows 7.

Windows Logo Key

Displays or hides the Start menu

 

 

Windows Logo Key + d

Displays the Desktop

 

 

Windows Logo Key + m

Minimizes all open applications

 

 

Shift + Windows Logo Key + m

Undoes Minimize All

 

 

Windows Logo Key + e

Launches My Computer

 

 

Windows Logo Key + f

Launches Find Document

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f

Launches Find Computer

 

 

Windows Logo Key + F1

Launches Windows Help

 

 

Windows Logo Key + l

Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain,

 

or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a

 

network domain

 

 

Windows Logo Key + r

Launches the Run dialog box

 

 

Windows Logo Key + u

Launches the Utility Manager

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Tab

Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons

 

Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Cycles through programs on

 

the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Ctrl + Windows Logo Key + Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar

 

by using Windows Flip 3-D

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Spacebar

Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

 

 

Windows Logo Key + g

Cycles through Sidebar gadgets

 

 

Windows Logo Key + t

Cycles through programs on the taskbar

 

 

Windows Logo Key + u

Launches Ease of Access Center

 

 

Windows Logo Key + any number key

Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that

 

corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key + 1

 

launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows 7.

Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + b

Switches to the program that displayed a message in the

 

notification area

 

 

Windows Logo Key + p

Choose a presentation display mode

 

 

Windows Logo Key + up arrow

Maximizes the window

 

 

Windows Logo Key + left arrow

Snaps the window to the left side of the screen

 

 

Keyboard 13

Table 1-11 Windows Logo Key Functions (continued)

Windows Logo Key + right arrow

Snaps the window to the right side of the screen

 

 

Windows Logo Key + down arrow

Minimizes the window

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Shift + up arrow

Stretches the window to the top and bottom of the screen

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Shift + left arrow or right

Moves a window from one monitor to another

arrow

 

 

 

Windows Logo Key + + (on numpad)

Zooms in

 

 

Windows Logo Key + - (on numpad)

Zooms out

 

 

Serial Number Location

Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the top cover of the computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance.

Figure 1-14 Convertible Minitower Serial Number and Product ID Location

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Figure 1-15 Microtower Serial Number and Product ID Location

Figure 1-16 Small Form Factor Serial Number and Product ID Location

Serial Number Location 15

Figure 1-17 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Serial Number and Product ID Location

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2Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter.

Warnings and Cautions

Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire:

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.

WARNING! Energized and moving parts inside.

Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure.

Replace and secure the enclosure before re-energizing the equipment.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See Electrostatic Discharge on page 166 for more information.

When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components.

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Removing the Computer Access Panel

To access internal components, you must remove the access panel:

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: 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. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Lift up on the access panel handle (1) then lift the access panel off the computer (2).

Figure 2-1 Removing the Computer Access Panel

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Replacing the Computer Access Panel

Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place (2).

Figure 2-2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel

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Removing the Front Bezel

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: 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. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Remove the computer access panel.

6.Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel (1), then rotate the bezel off the chassis (2).

Figure 2-3 Removing the Front Bezel

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Removing Bezel Blanks

On some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 5.25-inch drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank:

1.Remove the access panel and front bezel.

2.Gently pull the subpanel, with the bezel blanks secured in it, away from the front bezel, then remove the desired bezel blank.

CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel. Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel.

Figure 2-4 Removing Bezel Blanks from the Subpanel (Desktop Shown)

NOTE: When replacing the subpanel, ensure that the aligning pins and any remaining bezel blanks are in their proper orientation. The logo on the subpanel should be located at the bottom of the subpanel when properly oriented.

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Replacing the Front Bezel

Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1) then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis (2) and snap it into place.

Figure 2-5 Replacing the Front Bezel

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