HP Compaq dx7300 ST

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
Removing the Computer from the Stand ............................................................................................ 10
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ........................................................................................................ 11
Smart Cover FailSafe Key ................................................................................................. 11
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................... 11
Removing the Computer Cover .......................................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Computer Cover .......................................................................................................... 14
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 15
DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 15
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 15
Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 16
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 17
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 19
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing Drives .......................................................................................................... 25
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 26
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay ..................................................... 28
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................ 31
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay ....................................................... 34
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive ........................ 37
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C External Security Devices
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