HP D300 manual Hardware Upgrades, Installation Sequence

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Hardware Upgrades

Installation Sequence

It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment.

1.If your computer includes the Smart Cover Lock feature and you have set the lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.

For more information about Computer Setup, refer to the Computer

Setup Guide.

2.If the computer is already on, turn it off and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

WARNING: 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.

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

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic 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 E, “Electrostatic Discharge,” for more information.

3.Open the computer by removing its outside cover. See the section “Removing the Computer Cover” in this chapter.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsEasy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard ComponentsEasy Access Software Reprogramming the Easy Access ButtonsLocking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Paper Icon Insert Special Mouse FunctionsWindows Logo Key Serial Number Location Hardware Upgrades Installation SequenceDrawer Installation Method Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key Smart Cover LockRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Installing Additional Memory DIMMsMemory Module Installation Locate the memory module sockets Installing a Dimm Removing the Expansion Card Cage Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Install the expansion card Drive Positions Desktop Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Upgrading the Hard DriveDisconnecting Cables from the Hard Drive Removing a CD-ROM Drive Removing the CD-ROM Drive Installing an optional CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Hardware Upgrades Specifications Compaq Evo Small Form FactorHard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA DevicesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi Devices Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi Devices Scsi ControllersUsing a Scsi Cable Using SCSISelect with Scsi DevicesScsi Cables Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsInstalling Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket may vary by model Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock may vary by model Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Routine Computer Care Shipping Preparation Routine Computer CareCD-ROM Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Shipping preparation F-1 Windows Logo Key
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