HP TouchSmart 9300 User Manual

Wall-Mounting your HP TouchSmart

User Guide

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Table of contents

1 Preparing your HP TouchSmart PC for wall-mounting ....................................................... 1

What you need ....................................................................................................................... 1

Safety information .................................................................................................................... 1

Before removing the stand ......................................................................................................... 2

Removing the computer stand .................................................................................................... 2

Installing the VESA adapter plate ............................................................................................... 7

2 Reinstalling the stand on your HP TouchSmart PC ........................................................... 10

What you need ..................................................................................................................... 10

Safety information .................................................................................................................. 10

Removing the wall-mounting hardware ...................................................................................... 11

Replacing the computer stand .................................................................................................. 12

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1 Preparing your HP TouchSmart PC

for wall-mounting

This document provides instructions for computer wall-mounting preparation. The VESA adapter plate is attached to bottom of the stand on the HP TouchSmart PC. This adapter assembly attaches to a wallmounting device (sold separately).

Should you decide to switch your computer back from a wall-mounted unit to desktop unit, instructions are also included for reinstalling the stand on the computer. It is very important that you follow all the steps to reinstall the computer stand.

What you need

A Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver (magnetic-tipped recommended)

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A stable flat surface covered with a soft, clean cloth (such as a clean, large towel) to protect the

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computer when you place it face down.

Another person (it might require two people to lift and move the computer)

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Antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad to stand on while working on the computer

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(recommended)

Wall-mounting device (sold separately) with the following specifications:

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VESA standard 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9 in x 3.9 in) hole pattern

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VESA standard 100 mm x 200 mm (3.9 in x 7.8 in) hole pattern

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Designed for flat-panel displays ranging in size from 508 mm to 582 mm (20 inches to 22.9

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inches) diagonal, and weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lb)

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! Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support

Guide before installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system.

WARNING! The computer is heavy. Take proper precautions when lifting or moving your computer.

WARNING! Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before removing the

computer stand. Failure to do so before you perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.

Wall-Mounting your HP TouchSmart

What you need

Before removing the stand

To avoid injury and equipment damage when opening the HP TouchSmart PC, always complete the following steps in order:

1. Remove any media and external devices (such as any CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, or

external hard disk drives) from the HP TouchSmart PC.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC or

optional equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.

2. Tap the Windows Start button and then tap Shut Down.

WARNING! 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.

3. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter from the back of the

HP TouchSmart PC.

4. Disconnect all other attached cables from the back and side of the HP TouchSmart PC.

Removing the computer stand

After completing the preceding steps, and before mounting the VESA adapter plate to the back of the computer, remove the computer stand.

1. Place the computer facedown on a stable flat surface that is covered with a soft cloth.

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