HP dc7800 series User Manual

Table of contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 3
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 5
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 6
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration .................................................................................. 7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 9
Removing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 10
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel .......................................................................................... 11
Removing a Bezel Blank .................................................................................................................... 13
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 14
SODIMMs .......................................................................................................................... 14
DDR2-SDRAM SODIMMs ................................................................................................. 14
Populating SODIMM Sockets ............................................................................................ 15
Installing SODIMMs ........................................................................................................... 16
Upgrading the Hard Drive ................................................................................................................... 19
Replacing the Optical Drive ................................................................................................................ 24
Removing the Existing Optical Drive ................................................................................. 24
Preparing the New Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 26
Installing the New Optical Drive ......................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing a Port Cover ................................................................................................ 29
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C Security Lock Provisions
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 35
Cable Lock ......................................................................................................................... 35
Padlock .............................................................................................................................. 36
HP Business PC Security Lock .......................................................................................... 37
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................................... 39
Grounding Methods ............................................................................................................................ 39
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HP dc7800 series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q35 Express
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Processor Options	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Network	Integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0
Expansion Slots	PCI, PCIe x1, PCIe x16
Operating System	Windows Vista, Windows XP
Power Supply	240W
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF), Convertible Minitower (CMT)