HP dc7600 tower manual Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions

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Hardware Upgrades

15.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions about using Computer Setup.

Drive Positions

Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions

1Three 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives (an optional hard drive mounting bracket for these drive bays is available from HP)

2One standard 3.5-inch, one-third height bay (1.44-MB diskette drive shown)*

3Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for hard drives

*Depending on the computer configuration, you may have a bezel blank in this position. If you do not have a drive in this slot, you may choose to install a 3.5-inch device (such as a diskette drive, hard drive, or Zip drive) later on.

To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information.

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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 ComponentsKeyboard 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 DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs 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 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockCable Lock Padlock Without Security Cable Universal Chassis Clamp LockSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index Sata