HP Compaq dc7100 DT Hardware Reference Guide

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2–25
Hardware Upgrades
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When removing cables, pull on the connector instead of the cable
itself. This will help prevent cable damage.
9. Disconnect the data cable 1 from the hard drive by pulling the
connector out of the socket in the hard drive.
10. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board.
11. Disconnect the power cable 2 from the hard drive by pulling the
connector out of the socket in the hard drive.
Disconnecting the Data Cable and Power Cable from the Hard Drive
12. Transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The
screws take the place of drive rails.
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When transferring the screws, carefully note the position of the
screws on the old drive. The screws must be transferred to the same
position on the new drive.

HP Compaq dc7100 DT Specifications

General

Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Chipset	Intel 915G
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Desktop
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Audio	Integrated audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Ports	1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 2 PS/2, 1 VGA