HP dx7300 manual Enww

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3.Align the rear guide screws with the rear J-slots on the drive cage and press down on the rear of the drive (1), then slide the drive back until it locks into place (2).

Figure 2-28Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch Drive Bay (Hard Drive shown)

4.Connect the appropriate drive cables:

a.If installing a diskette drive, connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the data cable to the connector on the system board labeled FLOPPY P10.

b.If installing a second hard drive, connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the data cable to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the system board by following the numbered sequence of the connectors.

c.If installing a media card reader, install the PCI card included with the media card reader and connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the USB connector on the PCI card.

5.Replace the optical drive.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dx7300 Slim Tower Model Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components4Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsEnww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer from the Stand Smart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover LockEnww 3Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover 4Replacing the Computer Cover Hardware UpgradesDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Description Removing or Installing an Expansion CardEnww 9Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww 13Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling and Removing Drives Removing an Optical Drive 14Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades16Rotating the Drive Cage Down 17Removing the Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay19Installing the Optical Drive 21Connecting the Power and Data Cables Hardware Upgrades Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww Enww Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww Enww 32Removing the Security Clip Hardware Upgrades 34Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable Enww Desktop Dimensions SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww

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