HP S7300CL User Manual

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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table of contents

upgrading and servicing the pc ...................................................... 1

preparing the pc ............................................................................ 1

removing or upgrading a drive ...................................................... 2

locating drive positions..............................................................................3

removing a drive ......................................................................................3

replacing or adding a drive .......................................................................5

upgrading or replacing memory .................................................... 7

removing a memory module.......................................................................7

replacing or adding a memory module .......................................................8

removing or installing an expansion card ...................................... 8

reassembling the pc ..................................................................... 10

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upgrading and servicing

the pc

This guide describes procedures for accessing the internal parts of the PC and installing components.

NOTE: The procedures for the S0000 and 8000 series models are the same except where noted.

8000 series model and S0000 series model

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.

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.

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 to turn the PC off. 3 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable, if present. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet

(1) and then from the PC (2).

disconnecting the power cord

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

5 Disconnect all external devices connected to

the PC.

6 Lay the PC on its side with the access panel

(the side with the pull grip) facing up.

7 Remove the access panel by loosening the screw(s)

(1) that secure the access panel to the PC chassis.

Slide the access panel back (2) about 1 inch (2.5 cm), and then lift it up and off the unit.

removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model

WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis.

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