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537494-001

— Removing and Replacing Memory

Removing and Replacing Memory

30 minutes

Before You Begin

Use the product specification for your model to find the 
correct type of DIMM (dual in-line memory module) for 
your computer and the maximum memory amount.

Memory upgrades may not be needed. Many computers 
already have the maximum amount of memory installed. 

Observe the following requirements before removing and 
replacing memory. 

Tools Needed

Flathead screwdriver

You can use a flathead screwdriver or a 
T15 TORX 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.

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.

IMPORTANT: 

Treat any memory module with care. It is 

easy to damage. It is sensitive to shock impact. Do not 
bang or drop it. 

Summary of Contents for s5120f - Pavilion - Slimline

Page 1: ...Printed in Upgrading and Servicing Guide ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...Removing and Replacing the Front Panel ...

Page 4: ...er You can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX 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 WARNING Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied You may...

Page 5: ...r loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 5 Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer lift it off and set it aside 6 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 7 Swing the panel open and off the computer ...

Page 6: ...puter on its side 4 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 5 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 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 yo...

Page 7: ...oving and Replacing the Front Panel 5 6 Set the computer upright 7 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 8 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 9 Turn on the computer ...

Page 8: ...6 537498 001 Removing and Replacing the Front Panel ...

Page 9: ...Removing and Replacing the CD DVD Drive ...

Page 10: ...ORX 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 WARNING Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied You may damage your computer or be injured from the spi...

Page 11: ...er loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 5 Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer lift it off and set it aside 6 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 7 Swing the panel open and off the computer ...

Page 12: ...d 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 a plug without a latch pull the plug straight out from the connector Plugs with a latch For a plug with a latch press the latch in the center of the plug and then pull the plug from the connector 11 Locate ...

Page 13: ...mpletely out the front of the computer and then set it aside Replacing the CD DVD Drive 1 Insert the replacement drive partway into the computer 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 ...

Page 14: ...e cables to the drive Your drive may have three or two cables 3 Push the drive into the computer until it locks in place 4 Insert the three tabs on the front panel into the slots on the computer 5 Swing the front panel toward the computer and press it into place 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...7 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 8 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 9 Set the computer upright 10 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer ...

Page 16: ...8 537495 001 Removing and Replacing the CD DVD Drive 11 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 12 Turn on the computer ...

Page 17: ...Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...

Page 18: ...e the five screws in two sizes Notice two screws are shorter Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver You can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX 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 c...

Page 19: ...t screws select models for the drive cage inside the computer Below are the locations of the three long screws select models for the drive cage on the front of the computer Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 If your system has one remove the HP Pocket Media Drive from the bay ...

Page 20: ...ver loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 5 Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer lift it off and set it aside 6 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 7 Swing the panel open and off the computer ...

Page 21: ...ned 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 a plug without a latch pull the plug straight out from the connector Plugs with a latch For a plug with a latch press the latch in the center of the plug and then pull the plug from the connector 11 Locat...

Page 22: ... the front of the computer and then set it aside 14 Locate the system fan below the drive cage 15 Remove the system fan screw This is one of the short screws on select models CAUTION Note there are two fans in the computer For this procedure you remove the system fan directly below the drive cage shown in the rectangle not the processor fan to the left shown with the circle and X ...

Page 23: ...er Without disconnecting the fan set it aside 17 Remove the screw at the top of the drive cage This is one of the short screws on select models 18 Remove the three screws on the front of the computer that secure the drive cage in the computer These are long screws 19 Remove the drive cage by moving it downward to release it and then lifting it partway out of the computer 1 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...ables 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 a plug without a latch pull the plug straight out from the connector Plugs with a latch For a plug with a latch press the latch in the center of the plug ...

Page 25: ...acement hard disk drive with the label facing up and the connectors facing outward 2 Slide the drive into the drive cage and align the four screw holes in the sides of the drive with the holes in the cage 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 origi...

Page 26: ...to the drive 5 Tip the drive cage and insert it into the computer 6 Align the drive cage with the opening in the front of the computer slide the drive cage up to engage the two tabs circled below and ensure the screw hole at the top of the drive cage aligns under the screw hole in the computer rai1 1 NOTE Do not position the cage screw hole over the computer rail 2 ...

Page 27: ...e computer that secure the drive cage in the computer 9 Replace the system fan by inserting the two lower hooks on the fan 1 into the slots in the computer and then swinging the top of the fan 2 onto the computer 10 Press the fan until the metal tab locks it in place NOTE This is one of the short screws on select models NOTE These are long screws 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...e the system fan screw 12 Insert the CD DVD drive partway into the computer 13 Connect the cables to the drive Your drive may have three or two cables 14 Push the drive into the computer until it locks in place NOTE This is one of the short screws on select models 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...ter 16 Swing the front panel toward the computer and press it into place 17 Lay the computer on its side 18 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 19 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 20 Set the computer upright ...

Page 30: ...37496 001 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 21 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 22 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 23 Turn on the computer ...

Page 31: ...Removing and Replacing an Add in Card ...

Page 32: ...river 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 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 ...

Page 33: ... 4 With a screwdriver loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 5 Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer lift it off and set it aside 6 Lay the computer on its side 7 Locate the add in card you want to replace and the bracket on the back of the computer that secures the add in cards ...

Page 34: ...h rock the card to free it and then lift the card from the socket If there is a release latch place your finger on the latch and push out on the lever or down on the pad as you lift the card from the socket IMPORTANT Some sockets have a release latch that must be disengaged to remove the card from the socket The release latch style may vary This example shows a release lever that must be pushed ou...

Page 35: ...there was a cable on the one you removed 2 Align the edge of the add in card with the open slot 1 in the computer and then press the card straight down until it is fully seated in the socket 2 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...

Page 36: ...ck of the computer and replace the bracket cover 4 Insert and tighten the bracket cover screw 5 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 6 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 7 Set the computer upright ...

Page 37: ...537497 001 Removing and Replacing an Add in Card 7 8 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 9 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 10 Turn on the computer ...

Page 38: ...8 537497 001 Removing and Replacing an Add in Card ...

Page 39: ...Removing and Replacing the System Fan ...

Page 40: ...ver You can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX 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 WARNING Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied You ma...

Page 41: ...r loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 5 Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer lift it off and set it aside 6 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 7 Swing the panel open and off the computer ...

Page 42: ...an cable 1 to the motherboard disconnect it 2 and set the fan aside Write down where it was connected so you have that information when you install the new fan CAUTION Note there are two fans in the computer For this procedure you remove the system fan directly below the drive cage shown in the rectangle not the processor fan to the left shown with the circle and X IMPORTANT Recording the plug loc...

Page 43: ...the fan 1 into the slots in the computer and then swinging the top of the fan 2 onto the computer 3 Press the fan until the metal tab locks it in place 4 Replace the system fan screw 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 specifica...

Page 44: ...er 6 Swing the front panel toward the computer and press it into place 7 Lay the computer on its side 8 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 9 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 10 Set the computer upright ...

Page 45: ...37499 001 Removing and Replacing the System Fan 7 11 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 12 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 13 Turn on the computer ...

Page 46: ...8 537499 001 Removing and Replacing the System Fan ...

Page 47: ...Removing and Replacing Memory ...

Page 48: ... can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX 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 WARNING Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied You may damag...

Page 49: ... Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer 2 If your system has one remove the HP Pocket Media Drive from the bay 3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 4 With a screwdriver loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer ...

Page 50: ...ocate 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 7 Swing the panel open and off the computer 8 Locate the CD DVD drive inside the computer 9 Locate the cables connected to the back of the drive Your drive may have three or two cables 1 2 ...

Page 51: ...m the connector 11 Locate the metal latch that secures the drive in the cage 12 Press the metal latch down while pushing the drive partway out the front of the computer Move the drive far enough to have access to the memory modules 13 Locate the memory sockets on your computer motherboard The memory sockets in the computer may be paired sets coded blue and black The blue sockets are filled first s...

Page 52: ...the tab that matches the notch on the memory module 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 NOTE Install the memory modules into the blue sockets first starting with the largest capacity module placed in the socket cl...

Page 53: ...notch with the tab in the socket 4 Firmly press the module down into the socket until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket lock the module into place 5 Connect the cables to the CD DVD drive Your drive may have three or two cables 6 Push the drive into the computer until it locks in place 1 2 ...

Page 54: ...Swing the front panel toward the computer and press it into place 9 Lay the computer on its side 10 Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the computer rail and then swing the panel down onto the computer 11 Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until there is no gap 12 Set the computer upright ...

Page 55: ...537494 001 Removing and Replacing Memory 9 13 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer 14 Reconnect all peripherals and cables including the power cord 15 Turn on the computer ...

Page 56: ... Copyright 2009 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Version 1 0 ...

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