HP dx7500 - Microtower PC User Manual

Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
To install an optional 5.25-inch optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 91).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 92).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 93).
4. If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove
the bezel blank. See
Bezel Blanks on page 94 for more information.
5. Install the guide screw in the front top hole on the left side of the drive.
Figure 8-10 Installing the Guide Screw in the Optical Drive
6. Rotate the drive cage all the way up.
Figure 8-11 Rotating the Drive Cage Up
7. Align the guide screw on the drive with the slot on the chassis. Slide the optical drive into the drive
bay until the two screw holes on the right side of the drive line up with the two screw holes on the
right side of the drive cage (1).
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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)