5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation .................................................... 25
Chassis Designations ......................................................................................................................... 25
Convertible Minitower (CMT) ............................................................................................. 25
8100 Models ...................................................................................................... 25
8180 Models ...................................................................................................... 26
Small Form Factor (SFF) ................................................................................................... 26
Electrostatic Discharge Information .................................................................................................... 26
Generating Static ............................................................................................................... 27
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ................................................................ 27
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment ................................................................... 28
Grounding the Work Area .................................................................................................. 28
Recommended Materials and Equipment .......................................................................... 28
Operating Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 29
Routine Care ...................................................................................................................................... 29
General Cleaning Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 30
Cleaning the Computer Case ............................................................................................ 30
Cleaning the Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning the Monitor .......................................................................................................... 31
Cleaning the Mouse ........................................................................................................... 31
Service Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 31
Power Supply Fan ............................................................................................................. 31
Tools and Software Requirements .................................................................................... 31
Screws ............................................................................................................................... 32
Cables and Connectors ..................................................................................................... 32
Hard Drives ........................................................................................................................ 32
Lithium Coin Cell Battery ................................................................................................... 32
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis ..................................... 34
Serial Number Location ...................................................................................................................... 34
Preparation for Disassembly .............................................................................................................. 35
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ........................................................................................................ 36
Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................. 36
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................... 36
External Security Devices .................................................................................................................. 37
Installing a Security Lock ................................................................................................... 37
HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock .............................................. 38
Padlock ............................................................................................................. 39
HP Business PC Security Lock ......................................................................... 39
Front Bezel Security .......................................................................................... 41
Computer Access Panel ..................................................................................................................... 43
Front Bezel ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Bezel Blanks ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Cable Management ............................................................................................................................ 46
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