HP Compaq dc7100 DT User Manual

8–10 361288-003 Service Reference Guide, dc7100
Removal and Replacement Procedures - Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis
8.8 Chassis Fan
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 8.1).
2. Remove the computer access panel (Section 8.3).
3. Remove any MultiBay device in the drive cage (Section 8.4).
4. Remove the MultiBay riser card (Section 8.5).
5. Remove the front panel assembly (Section 8.6)
6. Remove the front bezel (Section 8.7).
7. Pull the four push pins that secure the fan to the front panel assembly out of the plastic
grommets 1 then, lift the fan off the grommets 2.
8. To remove the grommets, slide them towards the outside corners of the fan cutout 3.
To install the fan assembly, reverse the removal procedures, making sure that the fan cable is
located near the top of the assembly nearest the center of the front panel assembly.
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When installing the four push pins it is necessary to squeeze the pins into the grommets with
your fingers acting as a pincer. The back of the grommet must be immovable for the pin to seat
properly.

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