HP s dx5150 manual Hardware Upgrades, Serviceability Features

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Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

This computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter.

Warnings and Cautions

Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.

ÄCAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See Appendix D, “Electrostatic Discharge” for more information.

ÄCAUTION: Before removing the computer cover, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCaps Lock, and Scroll Lock Standard Keyboard ComponentsOptional HP Modular Keyboard Special Mouse FunctionsSerial Number Location Product Features Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Remove the screw on the slot cover retention latch Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket Locating Drive Positions Replacing or Upgrading a DriveRemoving a Drive Hardware Upgrades Removing the Drives Replacing a Drive Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Hardware Upgrades Hard Drive Connector Location Configuring the Sata Hard Drive Reassembling the Computer Replacing the Side Access Panel Reconnecting the Power Cable HP dx5150 Microtower SpecificationsInput Voltage Switch Setting Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling a Padlock Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Operation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning Shipping Preparation SafetyHardware Reference Guide Index Sata