HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Guide

The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch drive bay may contain a diskette drive or a media card reader.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
6. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations:
a. If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 2-22 Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables
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HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Microtower
Power Supply	300W
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Storage	SATA hard drives up to 500 GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, Optional discrete graphics cards
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, VGA, audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, FreeDOS
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)