HP PAVILION ELITE M9639 User Manual

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide ...............................................................1

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

Opening and Closing the Computer .........................................................................1

Preparing the computer ......................................................................................2

Before opening the computer ..............................................................................2

After closing the computer ..................................................................................3

Removing the side panel.....................................................................................3

Replacing the side panel ....................................................................................4

Removing the front panel....................................................................................5

Replacing the front panel....................................................................................6

Locating Components Inside the Computer.................................................................7

Removing and Replacing Drives ...............................................................................8

Removing an optical drive ..................................................................................8

Adding or replacing an optical drive ...................................................................9

Removing the HP Pocket Media Drive bay or hard disk drive ................................11

Adding or replacing the HP Pocket Media drive bay or hard disk drive.................. 13

Removing the memory card reader ....................................................................15

Adding or replacing the memory card reader .....................................................16

Removing the hard disk drive ............................................................................ 17

Adding or replacing a hard disk drive ...............................................................19

Adding Memory...................................................................................................22

Removing a memory module.............................................................................23

Installing a memory module ..............................................................................25

Removing or Installing an Add-in Card....................................................................27

Removing an add-in card .................................................................................28

Installing an add-in card...................................................................................29

Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................31

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Safety Information

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950).

WARNING: Before you install and connect your system to the electrical power system, please read “Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide.

This Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions for removing and replacing the hardware components of your computer.

Opening and Closing the Computer

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Preparing the computer

Before you upgrade any component in your computer, you must prepare it so that you can safely handle it and the components.

Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the computer:

1 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.

2 Write down and save the system model and serial numbers, all installed options, and

other information about the system. It is easier to consult this information than to open and examine the computer.

3 It is recommended that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad

when working on the system.

WARNING: Before you remove the front and side panels of the computer, always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system, and then disconnect the computer from the power source. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Before opening the computer

To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in this order before opening the computer:

1 Remove any optical disc (CD or DVD) from the computer.

2 Shut down the computer.

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 them.

4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the computer.

5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and

monitor cables).

6 Disconnect all external devices.

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

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After closing the computer

To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps, in this order, after closing the computer:

1 Reconnect the power cord to the computer and to the electrical outlet.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet connector).

2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all other cables (such as the keyboard,

mouse, and monitor cables).

3 Reconnect the external devices.

4 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor.

5 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card

manufacturer.

Removing the side panel

1 See “Before opening the computer” on page 2.

2 Loosen the thumbscrew (A) that secures the side panel to the computer chassis. You

may need to use a screwdriver the first time you loosen the screw.

3 Use the handle to slide the side panel back about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), and then

lift it off the chassis.

WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis.

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Replacing the side panel

1 Align the tabs at the bottom of the side panel with the ridge on the bottom of the

chassis. Place the side panel in the proper position on the chassis, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.

NOTE: There is a 3mm gap between the top of the side panel and the top of the

chassis when the side panel is attached properly.

2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew is aligned with the hole in the chassis, and

then replace the thumbscrew (A).

3 See “After closing the computer” on page 3.

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Removing the front panel

This procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, HP Pocket Media Drive, or the hard disk drive.

1 Remove the HP Personal Media Drive, if present.

2 Pull the three tabs (B) away from the outside edge of the chassis.

3 Swing the front panel to the left (away from the chassis) to remove it.

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Replacing the front panel

1 Align the three hooks on the left side of the front panel with the three holes on the left

side of the chassis, and then insert the hooks into the holes.

2 Swing the front panel to the right (toward the chassis), and then press the three hooks

on the right side of the front panel into the three holes on the right side of the chassis until the panel snaps into place.

3 Replace the HP Personal Media Drive.

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Locating Components Inside the Computer

A Memory card reader

B Upper 5.25-inch optical drive bay, which may be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,

DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive

C Lower 5.25-inch optical drive bay, may be empty (knockout plate) or a CD-ROM,

CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, or combination drive

D HP Pocket Media Drive bay (select models)

E Front connector panel (no replacement instructions)

F HP Personal Media Drive bay (select models)

NOTE: The connectors and components of your chassis model may vary from the

illustration.

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