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Hardware Upgrades
Tools Needed
A Phillips head screwdriver is the only tool needed for most of the procedures described in this guide.
Warnings and Cautions
Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and
warnings in this guide.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire:
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC)
receptacles.
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the
Safety & Comfort Guide
. It describes proper workstation,
setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at
http://www.hp.com/ergo
.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional
equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object. See
Electrostatic Discharge on page 29
for more information.
When the system is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board.
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent
damage to internal components.
ENWW
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