Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive

NOTE: The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) optical drives.

1.Install the four guide screws (two on each side) that were removed from the old drive into the new drive. The screws help guide the drive into its proper position in the bay. Extra guide screws are provided on the interior of the chassis frame next to the power supply if needed.

Figure 2-21Installing Guide Screws (Optical Drive Shown)

NOTE: Optical drives, diskette drives, and media card readers use M3 metric guide screws. Four extra metric guide screws are provided on the interior of the chassis frame next to the power supply. The HP-supplied metric screws are black. Refer to Installing Additional Drives on page 23 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location.

If you are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one.

2.If necessary, remove the appropriate drive bezel blank from the front bezel by pressing the two retaining tabs towards the outer left edge of the bezel (1) and pull the bezel blank inwards to remove it (2).

Figure 2-22Removing Bezel Blanks

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dc5800 specifications

The HP dc5800 is a compact desktop PC that has gained popularity in the business and educational sectors due to its solid build, affordability, and reliability. Introduced as part of HP’s dc series, it is designed to meet the demands of everyday computing tasks while offering enough power to handle more intensive applications when needed.

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The dc5800 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which delivers excellent performance for multitasking and productivity applications. This dual-core architecture allows the system to efficiently handle everyday tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet management, and internet browsing. The pc supports a range of memory configurations, with up to 8GB of DDR2 RAM, ensuring smooth operation even when running multiple applications concurrently.

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The onboard graphics solution provides adequate performance for standard business applications and light multimedia use, while the option to add discrete graphics cards allows for enhanced visual performance when required.

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