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Hardware Reference Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series
Document Part Number: 293388-001
August 2002
This guide provides basic information about upgrading this series of
computers.
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Hardware Reference Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series
First Edition (August 2002)
Document Part Number: 293388-001
Contents
1 Hardware Upgrades
Installation Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Removing the Access Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Removing the Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Installing Additional Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Installing or Removing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Removing a 5.25 Inch Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Removing a Diskette Drive or Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
2 Battery Replacement
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
3 Routine Care & Shipping Information
Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
CD-ROM Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Shipping Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
4 Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Index
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Installation Sequence
It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure
the proper installation of any optional equipment.
For more information about Computer Setup, refer to the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
1. If the computer is turned on, turn it off and disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock
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and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
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equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into
the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic 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 Chapter 4, “Electrostatic Discharge,” for more
information.
2. Open the computer by removing its access panels. See the
procedure for removing the computer access panels later in this
chapter.
3. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this
guide or refer to the documentation provided with the optional
equipment for instructions.
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4. Replace the computer cover.
5. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test.
Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. For more information about
Computer Setup, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
Removing the Access Panels
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
computer and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect
any external devices.
CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the
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computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
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3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the
computer chassis.
Remove the right access panel to upgrade memory or an expansion
card. Remove the left access panel to upgrade a drive.
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4. Slide the access panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift it away
from and off the unit.
Removing the Computer Access Panels
To replace the access panel, reverse steps 1-4.
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Removing the Front Bezel
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Remove the front bezel to upgrade a drive.
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
computer and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect
any external devices.
3. Remove the computer access panels.
4. Squeeze the two circular tabs inside the front of the chassis 1,
then pull the front bezel away from the chassis to release it 2.
Removing the Front Bezel
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When replacing the front bezel, ensure that the circular tabs are
properly aligned with the chassis before pressing the front bezel into
place.
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