HP dx2700 manual Battery

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Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

6.14 Battery

The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed on the computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.

✎The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket. The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.

ÅWARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

■Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

■Do not expose to temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C)

■Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

■Replace the battery only with the HP/Compaq spare designated for this product.

ÄCAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings. When the battery is removed or replaced, the CMOS settings will be cleared. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for information on backing up the CMOS settings.

NBatteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to HP/Compaq, their authorized partners, or their agents.

ÄCAUTION: 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.

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).

2.Remove the right access panel (Section 6.2, “Remove the computer access panel and front bezel (MT chassis and SFF chassis)”).

✎It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access to the battery.

3.Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board.

 

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Contents Service reference guide September Service Reference GuideService Reference Guide Contents Contents Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag Linux Installing the Operating SystemConverting to Ntfs Associated with WinXP OS HP SoftwareWindows XP Home and XP Professional Power-On Self-Test Post Setup Utilities and Diagnostics FeaturesUsing Computer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Computer Setup Menu Computer SetupHeading Option Description Heading OptionDescription Features Sata Port For each, allows you toCD-ROM Allows you to set Dvmt Mode to Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS PnP/PCI IRQ Resources Configurations Recovering the Configuration Settings Backing up the CmosRestoring the Cmos FailSafe Boot Block ROM Initial Configuration and DeploymentDesktop Management ROM FlashPower Management Dual-State Power ButtonEstablishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup Password SecurityEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Delimiter character as shown current password Current password/new password/new passwordNational Keyboard Delimiter Characters Surge-Tolerant Power SupplySerial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features Serial ATA Hard Drive CharacteristicsSata 1.5 and 3.0 Hard Drives Sata Hard Drive Cables Sata Power CableSata Data Cable Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugSata Smart Drives Drive CapacitiesWindows 2000, XP, and Linux Native Mode Legacy ModeMicrotower MT/Small Form Factor SFF Chassis DesignationsDx2708 MT Dx2700SFF Generating Static Electrostatic Discharge InformationPreventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Grounding the Work Area Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentRecommended Materials and Equipment Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageGeneral Cleaning Safety Precautions Cleaning the Computer CaseRoutine Care Cleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the MonitorCleaning the Mouse Service Considerations Tools and Software RequirementsScrews Cables and Connectors Lithium Coin Cell BatteryHard Drives Preparation for Disassembly Access Panel MT Chassis Front Bezel MT Chassis Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Tower Stand Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT Chassis Front Drive BezelsMemory Installing Memory Modules/MT chassisRotating the Easy Access Drive Bay Installing DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs SFF chassisInstalling a Dimm Expansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card 431672-001 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion CardInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Locating Drive Positions DrivesRemoving a Drive Drive PositionsItem Description Desktop Drive Positions Locating Drive Positions SFF chassisRemoving an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive SFF chassis Installing an Optional Optical Drive SFF chassis Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive Upgrading the Hard Drive SFF chassisRemove the screw Slide the drive to the right of the bay Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor 431672-001 System Board Battery Battery Holder Power Supply Connector and Icon Pin Signal Connector Pin AssignmentsEnhanced Keyboard MouseConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal Serial Interface, Powered and Non-PoweredParallel Interface MicrophoneLine-In Audio HeadphoneLine-Out Audio MonitorPin Power Pin Power for CPUConnector Pin Signal General Requirements Power Cord Set RequirementsPost Error Messages Post Error MessagesScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error Messages Default Settings Save and Exit Ensure the system board Bios supports the processorPost Error Messages Preliminary Checklist Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsSolving General Problems Problem Cause SolutionStandby mode Num Lock key Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Click Start All Programs Accessories System ToolsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsPanel Select Start ControlOptions Delete Cookies buttonProperties Click the Device ManagerDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer Support Memory
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dx2700 specifications

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