HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Guide

Service Reference Guide, dc5100 376220-001 6–3
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis
6.3 Access Panel
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Chapter 6, “Removal and Replacement Procedures—
Microtower (MT) Chassis”).
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CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the computer is turned off and that
the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Loosen the captive thumbscrew 1 that secures the access panel to the computer chassis.
3. Slide the access panel 2 back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift it off the unit.
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You may want to lay the computer on its side to install internal parts. Be sure the side with the
access panel and pull grip is facing up.
To install the access panel, reverse the removal procedure.

HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron D
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Audio	Integrated audio
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI
Ports	1 Serial, 1 Parallel
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)
Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Storage	40 GB to 250 GB HDD