HP Compaq 500B, Compaq 505B Reference Guide
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
580407-001
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
10–15 MINUTES
Before you begin
Tools Needed:
z Flathead screwdriver
z Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdrivers
A flathead screwdriver can be used with the
screw seen in the following illustration.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage
the electronic components inside the
computer. Discharge static electricity by
touching the metal cage of the computer
before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
WARNING:
z Never open the cover with
the power cord attached or
power applied. You may
damage your computer or
be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
z Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
z Before you open the
computer, allow the
internal system components
to cool before touching.
IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model.
IMPORTANT: System board may vary.
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Removing the Front Bezel
1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer.
2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the
computer:
z Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse,
monitor, etc.
z Remove items such as memory cards, USB
drives, etc.
4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards
the back of the computer. Slide the cover about
2.4 cm (1 inch) to remove it.
3 Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that
connects the cover to the computer.
5 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the
computer.
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6 Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front
bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel.
7 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer.
Replacing the Front Bezel
IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look
the same as the original part, due to different
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides
quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer
specifications.
1 To replace the front bezel, align the left side of the
bezel and swing the front bezel toward the computer
to close it.
2 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and
leading edges.
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3 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the
computer.
5 Reattach the thumb screw at the back of the computer.
4 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over
the corresponding slots on the computer and lay the
panel into place. Slide the side cover forward.
6 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse,
Ethernet, and monitor cables.
7 Reconnect the power cord.
8 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the
monitor.
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Removing and Replacing Memory
Removing and Replacing Memory
25–30 MINUTES
Before You Begin
Tools Needed:
z Flathead screwdriver
z Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdrivers
A flathead screwdriver can be used with the
screw seen in the following illustration.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage
the electronic components inside the
computer. Discharge static electricity by
touching the metal cage of the computer
before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
Removing Memory
1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer.
2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the
computer:
z Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse,
monitor, etc.
z Remove items such as memory cards, USB
drives, etc.
WARNING:
3 Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that
z Never open the cover with
connects the cover to the computer.
the power cord attached or
power applied. You may
damage your computer or
be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
z Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
z Before you open the
computer, allow the
internal system components
to cool before touching.
IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model.
10 Removing and Replacing Memory
4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards
the back of the computer. Slide the cover about
2.4 cm (1 inch) to remove it.
5 Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the
computer.
6 Lay the computer on its side.
7 Locate the memory sockets on your computer
motherboard.
NOTE: The location and number of memory sockets
may vary with the motherboard model in your
computer.
8 Push down the retaining clip on each end of the
memory socket to release the memory module.
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9 Touching only the memory module, lift it out of the
socket.
Replacing Memory
NOTE: The new (replacement) part may not look exactly
the same as the original part, due to different
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always
provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original
computer specifications.
1 Touching only the top edge of the memory module,
locate the notch at the bottom edge.
NOTE: Each type of memory has a different notch
position. Incompatible memory modules cannot be
installed in the memory socket.
2 Look at the memory module socket for the tab that
matches the notch on the memory module.
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3 Position the memory module over the socket, aligning
the notch with the tab in the socket, and then firmly
press the module down into the socket.
...until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket lock
the module into place.
5 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom,
and leading edges.
6 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the
computer.
4 Set the computer upright.
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7 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over
the corresponding slots on the computer. Slide the side
cover forward.
8 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer.
9 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse,
Ethernet, and monitor cables.
10 Reconnect the power cord.
11 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the
monitor.
12 Verify that the replacement memory works properly.
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