HP dc7700 tower manual Enww

Page 30

c.If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Lift the card straight up to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.

Figure 2-13Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

9.Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.

10.If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.

CAUTION After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

24 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades

ENWW

Image 30

Contents Hardware Reference Guide dc7700 Series Convertible Minitower Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix C External Security Devices Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesDrive configuration may vary by model Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard 4Keyboard ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse Functions Serial Number LocationEnww Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe KeyUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Removing the Computer Access Panel 2Removing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesReplacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Computer Access Panel4Removing the Front Bezel Hardware Upgrades Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel 5Replacing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket ColorInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card DescriptionEnww 12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww Drive Positions 15Desktop and Minitower Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive from a Drive Bay Enww Installing Additional Drives Enww Enww Enww 21Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Enww Specifications Desktop DimensionsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesCable Lock Padlock Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Safety Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning Shipping PreparationIndex Enww