Table of contents
Hardware Upgrades
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 1
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 1
Removing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 2
Replacing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 3
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................... 4
Removing a Bezel Blank ...................................................................................................................... 4
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................... 5
Installing Additional Memory ................................................................................................................ 6
DIMMs ................................................................................................................................. 6
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 6
Installing DIMMs .................................................................................................................. 6
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 10
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 15
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 16
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay ..................................................... 18
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................ 20
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay ....................................................... 22
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ......................................................................... 24
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ........................................................................... 26
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 28
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 30
HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock ............................................................... 31
Padlock .............................................................................................................................. 31
HP Business PC Security Lock .......................................................................................... 32
Hood Sensor ...................................................................................................................... 34
Port Cover .......................................................................................................................... 35
HP Chassis Security Kit ..................................................................................................... 36
Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................................... 37
Grounding Methods ............................................................................................................................ 37
Appendix B Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ............................................................................ 38
Optical Drive Precautions ................................................................................................................... 39
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 39
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