Hitachi 8000 Elite manual Removing the Computer Access Panel

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Removing the Computer Access Panel

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability.

6.Lift up on the access panel handle (1) then lift the access panel off the computer (2). Figure 2-2Removing the Computer Access Panel

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product Features1Front Panel Components Front Panel Components2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Using the Windows Logo Key4Keyboard Components 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsArrow 6Serial Number and Product ID Location Serial Number LocationServiceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks 6Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs 1DIMM Socket Locations Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww 2Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion Card11Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww 3Drive Positions Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive from a Drive Bay 16Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables17Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Enww Enww Guide Screw Device Installing Additional Drives4System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsInstalling a 5.25-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay Enww 27Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 30Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Enww Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Enww Enww Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsPower Output Battery Replacement Type Enww HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices HP Business PC Security Lock PadlockEnww Figure C-6Engaging the Lock Front Bezel SecurityEnww Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww