HP dc7700 manual About This Book

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About This Book

This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model.

WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide-dc7700 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop Page About This Book About This Book Table of contents Grounding Methods Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components3Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Changing from Desktop to Tower ConfigurationChanging from Desktop to Tower Configuration Enww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel 2Releasing the Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel AssemblyEnww 6Aligning the Front Bezel Assembly Connect the fan and speaker cables to the system board Rotating the Power Supply Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Replacing an Expansion Card Bracket Replacing an Expansion Card Bracket Upgrading the Hard Drive Upgrading the Hard Drive Enww Removing the Existing Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive17Removing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Preparing the New Optical Drive Installing the New Optical Drive Approximate Weight SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsCable Lock Padlock Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and RoutineCare Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyKeyboard IndexEnww