HP dc7600 tower manual Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

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Product Features

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

1.If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.

2.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.

3.Remove the computer access panel as described in the “Removing the Computer Access Panel” section.

4.Remove the front bezel as described in the “Removing the Front Bezel” section.

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

6.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.

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

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Keyboard Components KeyboardSpecial Mouse Functions Using the Windows Logo KeySerial Number Location Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover Lock Using the Smart Cover FailSafe KeyRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Drive Cables Installing a Sata Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Removing an Optical Drive in the Desktop Configuration Hardware Upgrades Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging HP Compaq Convertible Minitower SpecificationsHeat Dissipation Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Cable Lock Installing a Security LockSecurity Lock Provisions Padlock Without Security Cable Universal Chassis Clamp LockSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Operation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyShipping Preparation Index Index Sata