HP dc72 Client manual Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation

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Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation

The Small Form Factor computer can be used in either a tower or desktop orientation. To use it in the tower orientation, stand the computer up on its right side as shown in the illustration below.

NOTE Ensure at least 10.2 centimeters (4 inches) of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions.

Figure 2-1Changing from Desktop to Tower Orientation

NOTE To further stabilize the computer in a tower orientation, you can purchase a tower stand from HP.

10 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades

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Contents HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge 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 FeaturesUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe KeyEnww Removing the Computer Cover 3Removing the Computer Cover4Replacing the Computer Cover Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer CoverDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket ColorInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card DescriptionEnww 9Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww Drive Positions 13Drive PositionsInstalling and Removing Drives 14Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Removing an Optical Drive16Rotating the Drive Cage Down Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 17Removing the Optical Drive19Installing the Optical Drive 21Connecting the Power and Data Cables Hardware Upgrades Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww Enww Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww Enww 32Removing the Security Clip Hardware Upgrades 34Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable Enww Specifications Desktop DimensionsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww External Security Devices Installing a Security LockCable Lock Padlock Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww