HP w8000 manual Removing the Workstation Access Panel

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Hardware Upgrades

Removing the Workstation Access Panel

CAUTION: Never operate you workstation with the access panel removed. The access panel is required for proper cooling.

To remove the workstation access panel

1.Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet.

2.To remove the workstation access panel, refer to the following illustration.

Loosening the four thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel

When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to tighten all four thumbscrews.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Rack Stability Contents Security Lock Provisions Specifications Hard Drive InstallationBattery Replacement Electrostatic DischargeRoutine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front panel componentsRear Panel Components Rear panel componentsSystem Board Components System board componentsProduct Features Audio System Easy Access Keyboard KeyboardEasy Access Software Reprogramming the Easy Access ButtonsLocking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Paper Icon Insert Windows Logo KeySpecial Mouse Functions Serial Number LocationHardware Upgrades Installation SequenceHardware Upgrades Removing the Workstation Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing Additional Memory Memory Expansion Board Location of Rimm socketsRemoving the Memory Expansion Board Removing the torx screw on the back of the metal slot cover Hardware Upgrades Rimm Installation Rimm Installation GuidelinesHardware Upgrades Configurations for Rimm Installation Configuration 2 Two Pairs of RIMMsInstalling RIMMs Configuration 3 Three Pairs of RIMMsHardware Upgrades Installing a Rimm and a Crimm Reinstalling the Memory Expansion Board Installing a memory expansion board Securing the memory expansion board Installing Additional Drives Drive Bay ComponentsDrive Bay Components Preparing for Drive Installation Removing the Bezel BlankRemoving and Replacing the Removable Hard Drive Cage Removing the Removable Hard Drive CageReplacing the Removable Hard Drive Cage Removing the Cooling ShieldRemoving a cooling shield Locating the Hardware Screws Installing a Drive Installing a hard Drive in Bays 5Installing a hard drive in the hard drive adapter Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Uata signal cable and power cable Hardware Upgrades Locating the hard drive screw holes Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Scsi signal cables and power cables Installing and Removing an Expansion Board Identifying the PCI and AGP SocketsInstalling an Expansion Board Installing an expansion board Installing an Additional Processor Removing an Expansion BoardRemoving the air baffle Installing a second processor Installing a second VRM board and clip Reinstalling the air baffle Hardware Upgrades Preparing for a Processor Upgrade Upgrading a ProcessorHardware Components Required Guidelines for Separating the Heatsink/Processor Assembly Heatsink Cool-Down TimeRemoving an Existing Processor Heatsink Warm-Up TimeEnsure that the heatsink is warm to the touch Twisting and lifting the heatsink off the processor Installing a New Processor Disabling Onboard DevicesSpecifications Evo Workstation W8000Hard Drive Installation Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA DevicesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices UATA-100 cableGuidelines for Using Scsi Devices Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines for Installing Scsi Devices Scsi ControllersScsi Cables Using a Scsi Cable Using SCSISelect with Scsi Devices Battery Replacement Replacing the BatteryLift the battery out of its holder Battery Replacement Installing a Cable Lock Security Lock ProvisionsSecurity Lock Provisions Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Routine Computer Care Shipping Preparation Routine Computer CareSafety CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsCleaning OperationShipping Preparation Index Cooling shieldFunctions Windows Logo Key