HP Workstation z400

6 Preparing for component installation
To facilitate the installation of components, several steps can be taken to prepare the workstation. This
section describes how to prepare your workstation for component installation.
Disassembly and installation preparation
Use the following table to determine the order of workstation disassembly required before installing
components. (Your workstation components may be different than those listed.)
Table 6-1 Workstation component installation
To install... Remove... Then
remove...
Then
remove...
Then
remove...
Then
remove...
Memory Chassis locks
*
Side access
panel
Air flow guide
(
800)
Memory fan (if
required)
Expansion
card (PCI/
PCIe)
Chassis locks Side access
panel
Air flow guide
(
800)
Expansion
card support
Expansion
card slot cover
Hard drive Chassis locks Side access
panel
Optical drive Chassis locks Side access
panel
Air flow guide
(
800)
Expansion
card support
(
800)
*
See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide for chassis lock locations and operation instructions.
Preparing the workstation for component installation
To prepare the workstation:
NOTE: The workstation contains green, plastic touch points at locations where you must manipulate
a button or lever. Green touch points on some components indicate tool-less removal of those
components.
1. Disconnect power from the system.
2. Unlock the side access panel or remove any chassis locks.
3. Remove the side access panel as shown in the following illustrations.
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