HP 260 G3

Table of contents
1 Product features ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Standard conguration features ........................................................................................................................... 1
Front panel components ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Rear panel components ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Illustrated parts catalog ................................................................................................................................ 4
Computer major components ................................................................................................................................ 4
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Routine care, SATA drive guidelines, and disassembly preparation .................................................................... 7
Electrostatic discharge information ...................................................................................................................... 7
Generating static ................................................................................................................................. 7
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ................................................................................. 8
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................... 8
Grounding the work area ..................................................................................................................... 8
Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................... 9
Operating guidelines .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Routine care ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
General cleaning safety precautions ................................................................................................ 10
Cleaning the computer case .............................................................................................................. 10
Cleaning the keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the monitor ......................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the mouse ........................................................................................................................... 11
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Tools and software requirements ..................................................................................................... 11
Screws ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Hard Drives ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Lithium coin cell battery .................................................................................................................... 12
SATA hard drives .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4 Removal and replacement procedures ........................................................................................................... 13
Warnings and cautions ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Preparation for disassembly ............................................................................................................................... 14
Front bezel dust lter .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Access panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
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