HP RP3 3100 manual About This Book

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About This Book

This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model.

WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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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 Padlock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices HP Keyed Cable LockHP Business PC Security Lock Page Page Page Front Bezel Security Page Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine CarePage Memory Index