HP Compaq dc7100 DT User Manual

Service Reference Guide, dc7100 361288-003 6–43
Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
6.24 Changing from Minitower to Desktop
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock it.
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1).
3. Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5).
4. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.6).
5. Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
6. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, lift the release tab on the green latch drive
bracket for the drive. While lifting the release tab, slide the drive from its drive bay. Repeat
this step for each 5.25-inch 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