HP Compaq dc7100 MT User Manual

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Product Features
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop
Configuration
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the computer access panel as described in the
“Removing the Computer Access Panel” section.
4. Remove the front bezel as described in the “Removing the Front
Bezel” section.
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.
Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Minitower)

HP Compaq dc7100 MT Specifications

General

Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Microtower
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 915G Express
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, audio in/out
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Audio	Integrated AC'97 audio