Table of contents

1 Product Features

1

Standard Configuration Features

1

Front Panel Components

2

Rear Panel Components

3

Serial Number Location

3

2 Hardware Upgrades

4

Warnings and Cautions

4

Removing the Computer Access Panel

5

Replacing the Computer Access Panel

6

Removing the Front Bezel

7

Replacing the Front Bezel

8

System Board Connections

8

Installing Memory

10

DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM

10

Replacing a SODIMM

10

Installing an Expansion Card

12

Installing an Optional Powered Serial Port Expansion Card

13

Configuring Powered Serial Ports

16

Installing an Optional 12-Volt Powered USB Expansion Card

17

Replacing the Riser Card

20

Replacing the Hard Drive

25

Replacing the Battery

29

Appendix A External Security Devices

32

Installing a Security Lock

32

HP Keyed Cable Lock

32

Padlock

32

HP Business PC Security Lock

33

Front Bezel Security

37

Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

39

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

39

Grounding Methods

39

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