HP VS803UT 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.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.

6.Lift up on the access panel handle (1) then lift the access panel off the computer (2). Figure 2-2Removing the 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 Screw Removing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks 5Removing a Bezel Blank Hardware Upgrades6Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs 1DIMM Socket Locations Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs 9Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Enww 2Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion Card12Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 13Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 14Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww 3Drive Positions Drive Positions19Extra Guide Screw Locations Installing and Removing Drives4System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch Drive Enww 24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay26Installing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Enww Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 30Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww 38Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 41Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications 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 PreparationComputer IndexEnww