HP RP3 3100 Table of contents

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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