HP HPE 112y User Manual

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Removing and Replacing the Front Panel

10–20 minutes

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the front panel.

Tools Needed

 Flathead screwdriver

You can use a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (Torque screw).

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 the Front Panel

1 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.

Remove the Personal Media Drive, if it is present.

2 Turn off the computer.

3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front

and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last.

WARNING:

 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.

 Avoid touching sharp edges

inside the computer.

NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.

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4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the

computer.

6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel

from the computer.

5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about

2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it.

7 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the

computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel.

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8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then

lift it off the computer.

Replacing the Front Panel

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 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then

press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward the computer, and then press it into the computer.

2 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with

the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer.

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3 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer,

inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots.

5 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the

computer.

6 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn

on the computer.

4 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer

into place.

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Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive

15–25 minutes

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the optical disc drive.

Tools Needed

 Flathead screwdriver

You can use a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (Torque screw).

Removing an Optical Disc Drive

1 Before you begin servicing the computer, press the

Eject button, and remove any CD or DVD from the optical disc drive tray.

2 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.

Remove the Personal Media Drive, if it is present.

3 Turn off the computer.

4 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front

and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power cord last.

WARNING:

 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.

 Avoid touching sharp edges

inside the computer.

NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.

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5 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the

computer.

7 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel

from the computer.

6 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about

2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it.

8 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the

computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from the computer, to release the panel.

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9 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then

lift it off the computer.

10 Locate the optical disc drive you want to replace (and

also the drive latch for it).

11 Pull out the optical drive latch (1), and then swing it to

the left until it is in the center position (2).

12 Push the drive partway out through the front of the

computer.

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13 Disconnect the cables from the drive:

The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the connector on the drive.

In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling it from the connector.

 Plugs without a latch:

For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector.

 Plugs with a latch:

14 Pull the drive completely out through the front of the

computer.

For plugs with a latch, press the latch (1 or 3) in the center of each plug, and then pull the plug (2 or 4) from the connector.

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Replacing an Optical Disc Drive

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 Insert the drive partway into the computer bay.

4 Push the drive completely into the computer, until the

optical drive latch locks it into place in the hole labeled 2 on the computer.

5 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then

press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward the computer, and then press it into the computer.

2 Connect the data (1) and power (2) cables to the

back of the drive.

3 Pull out the optical drive latch (1), swing it to the

right (2), and release it into the hole labeled 2 on the computer.

6 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with

the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer.

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