HP Pavilion a1000n, Pavilion a1000y, Pavilion a1005uk, Pavilion a1006n, Pavilion a1007w Service Guide

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Table of Contents

Safety Information ......................................................................... 1

Opening and Closing the PC ........................................................... 1

Preparing the PC ......................................................................................1

Before Opening the PC .............................................................................1

After Closing the PC..................................................................................2

Removing the Side Panel ...........................................................................2

Replacing the Side Panel ...........................................................................2

Removing the Front Panel...........................................................................2

Replacing the Front Panel ..........................................................................3

Locating Components Inside the PC ............................................................3

Removing and Replacing Drives ..................................................... 3

Removing a Drive ..................................................................................... 4

Replacing or Adding a Drive......................................................................5

Adding Memory ............................................................................. 7

Removing a Memory Module .....................................................................7

Installing a Memory Module ......................................................................8

Removing or Installing an Add-In Card........................................... 8

Removing an Add-In Card .........................................................................9

Installing an Add-In Card...........................................................................9

Replacing the Battery ................................................................... 10

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Safety Information

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WARNING: Always disconnect the modem

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 “Safety
Information” in the
Guide before installing and connecting
your system to the electrical power
system.

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Opening and Closing the PC

Preparing the PC

Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you
need to prepare the PC so that you can safely handle
it and the components.

Read the following items before attempting to upgrade
or service the PC.

• These procedures assume familiarity with the

general terminology associated with personal
computers and with the safety practices and
regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment.

• Write down and save the system model and

serial numbers, all installed options, and other
information about the system. It’s easier to consult
this information than to open up and examine
the PC.

• It is recommended that you use an antistatic wrist

strap and a conductive foam pad when working on
the system.

cord from the telephone system, and then
disconnect the PC from the power source
before removing the front and side panels
of the PC. Failure to do so before you
open the PC or do any procedures can
result in personal injury or equipment
damage.

Before Opening the PC

1 Remove any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD)

from the PC.

2 Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off

Computer. Click Turn Off.

3 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable, if present.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal
injury from electrical shock or hot
surfaces, disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, and allow the internal
system components to cool before
touching.

4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet

and then from the PC.

5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the

keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and all external
devices.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage
the electronic components of the PC or
optional equipment. Ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object.

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