HP Compaq dx7300 MT Hardware Reference Guide

Table of contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Media Card Reader Components ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 6
Special Mouse Functions ..................................................................................................................... 7
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 9
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ........................................................................................................ 10
Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................. 10
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................... 10
Removing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 12
Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 13
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 14
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 15
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 16
DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 16
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 16
Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 17
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 18
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 20
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 27
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay .................................................................................. 28
Installing a Drive ................................................................................................................ 31
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C External Security Devices
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 41
Cable Lock ......................................................................................................................... 41
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HP Compaq dx7300 MT Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Compaq dx7300 MT
Category	Desktop
Language	English