HP dx2480 manual Releasing the Slot Cover Lock

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Hardware Upgrades

To remove, replace, or add an expansion card.

1.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

2.Remove the access panel and lay the computer on its side with the opening to internal parts where the access panel was located facing up.

3.On the rear panel of the computer, remove the screw that secures the slot cover lock in place and slide the slot cover lock away from the slots to remove it from the computer .

Releasing the Slot Cover Lock

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Contents Hardware Reference Manual Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Security Lock Provisions Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Components KeyboardSpecial Mouse Functions Windows Logo KeySerial Number Location Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank Replacing or Upgrading a Drive Drive Positions Locating Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive Hard disk is inserted or slide out from the back Replacing a Drive Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Sliding the Hard Drive into the Drive Cage Install Second Hard Disk Hardware Upgrades Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Releasing the Slot Cover Lock Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing an Expansion Card Replacing or Adding an Expansion Card Securing the Expansion Cards and Slot Covers Reassembling the Computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Battery Replacement Hardware Reference Guide Power Supply Notice Power Supply Label Chassis Intrusion Switch Installing a Security LockMechanical Lock Grounding Methods Preventing Electrostatic DamageHardware Reference Guide Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Operation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyShipping Preparation Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide Contents Contents Computer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup F10 UtilityUsing Computer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup F10 Utility Heading Option Description Computer SetupCHS 1MB 3BC/IRQ7 Computer Setup Heading Option Description Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide HP Insight Diagnostics Computer Diagnostic FeaturesAccessing HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Unattended Test TabStatus Tab Log Tab Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight DiagnosticsDownloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Helpful Hints Run the Restore Plus! DVDTroubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsTo permit required airflow Cable connections are Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Problem Cause Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Contacting Customer Support Restoring the Software