Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2–3
Hardware Upgrades
To replace the access panel:
1. Ensure that the panel is aligned properly, then slide it toward the
front of the computer and tighten the thumbscrew to secure it.
2. Install the optional cable lock, if desired.
3. Replace the stand, if desired.
4. Reconnect all external devices, plug the power cord into the
power outlet, and turn the computer on.
5. Use Computer Setup to enable the Smart Cover Sensor, if
desired.
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel and
MultiBay
To access the internal hard drive, you must remove the front bezel
and MultiBay.
1. If the Smart Cover Sensor is enabled, restart the computer and
enter Computer Setup to disable it.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
4. Position the computer on its side with the rubber pads on the
bottom. (If the computer is being used in the tower configuration,
remove the computer from the stand. Refer to “Attaching and
Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 for more information.)
5. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the
Access Panel” on page 2–1 for more information.
6. Remove the drive from the MultiBay. Refer to “Removing a
Drive from the MultiBay” on page 2–32 for more information.
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