HP dc7700 tower manual Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

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Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Remove the computer access panel.

CAUTION After removing the access panel, look for the LED on the system board to the right of the DIMM sockets. If the LED is illuminated, the system still has power. Turn off the computer and remove the power cord before proceeding.

6.Remove the front bezel.

7.Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.

8.To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, lift the release tab on the green latch drive bracket for the drive. While lifting the release tab, slide the drive from its drive bay. Repeat this step for each 5.25-inch drive.

Figure 2-24Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Minitower)

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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
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