HP dx7400 - Microtower PC - Table of Contents

Table of contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 1
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 3
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 4
2 Hardware Upgrades
Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel ..................................................................... 5
Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank ................................................................................................... 7
Removing a 3.5" Drive Bezel Blank ..................................................................................................... 8
Installing Additional Memory ................................................................................................................ 9
DIMMs ................................................................................................................................. 9
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 9
Installing DIMMs .................................................................................................................. 9
Installing an Expansion Card .............................................................................................................. 11
Replacing or Upgrading a Drive ......................................................................................................... 13
Locating Drive Positions .................................................................................................... 13
System Board Drive Connections ...................................................................................... 14
Removing a 5.25" Optical Drive ......................................................................................... 15
Removing a 3.5" Media Card Reader or Diskette Drive .................................................... 16
Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive .............................................................................................. 17
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ............................................................................ 23
Optical Drive Precautions ................................................................................................................... 24
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 24
Safety ................................................................................................................................. 24
Shipping Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................................... 25
Grounding Methods ............................................................................................................................ 25
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
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