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15.Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.

16.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

17.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for instructions on using Computer Setup.

Drive Positions

Figure 2-15Drive Positions

1Two 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives shown)

2One 3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown)

3Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay

4Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay for optional hard drive

To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for more information.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dx2450 Microtower Model 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 Components4Keyboard Components Keyboard5Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Windows Logo Key6Serial Number and Product ID Location Serial Number LocationHardware Upgrades 1Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Computer Access Panel2Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access Panel3Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks 5Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww 1Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion CardRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card 11Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Enww Enww 15Drive Positions Drive Positions16Extra Drive Retainer Screws Location Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional DrivesInstalling Additional Drives 2System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an Optical Drive 19Removing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades 20Installing the Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive BayRemoving an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww 24Removing a 3.5-inch Device Media Card Reader Shown Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive BayEnww Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enww 30Removing the Hard Drive Hardware Upgrades 31Installing the Hard Drive in the Drive Cage Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive33Installing the Hard Drive Cage Hardware Upgrades Enww Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsRated Input Current maximum Battery Replacement Type Enww Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices HP Business PC Security Lock PadlockEnww Enww Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww