HP RP3 3100 manual

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10.If an expansion card was removed from the old riser card or you are installing a new expansion card into the riser card, install the card into the appropriate slot on the new riser card. Move the card toward the rear of the chassis so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis (1). Press the card straight down into the expansion socket on the riser card (2).

Figure 2-24Installing an Expansion Card in the Riser Card

11.If an expansion card was removed from the old riser card and you are not replacing the expansion card, install a slot cover in the expansion slot.

CAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

Figure 2-25Installing an Expansion Slot Cover

Replacing the Riser Card 23

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide HP RP3 Retail System Model About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product Features1Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsSerial Number Location Rear Panel ComponentsHardware Upgrades 1Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Computer Access Panel2Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel System Board Connections Replacing the Front BezelSystem Board Connections Replacing a Sodimm Installing Memory6Removing a Sodimm Installing Memory 8Riser Card Configurations Hardware Upgrades Installing an Expansion Card1Riser Card Configurations Installing an Optional Powered Serial Port Expansion Card10Opening the Slot Cover Retention Latch Hardware Upgrades Page Configuring Powered Serial Ports 1424-volt and 12-volt Powered USB Connectors Installing an Optional 12-Volt Powered USB Expansion Card16Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades Page Replacing the Riser Card Page 23Installing the Riser Card Hardware Upgrades Page Page Replacing the Hard Drive 29Removing the Hard Drive from the Carrier Hardware Upgrades Page 33Installing the Hard Drive Carrier Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Battery Type Page External Security Devices Installing a Security LockHP Keyed Cable Lock PadlockHP Business PC Security Lock Page Page Page Front Bezel Security Page Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine CarePage Memory Index