Document Outline

• Product Features
  • Standard Configuration Features
  • Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components
  • Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components
  • Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components
  • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components
  • Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components
  • Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components
  • Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components
  • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components
  • Media Card Reader Components
  • Keyboard
    • Using the Windows Logo Key
  • Serial Number Location
• Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades
  • Serviceability Features
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Removing the Computer Access Panel
  • Replacing the Computer Access Panel
  • Removing the Front Bezel
  • Removing Bezel Blanks
  • Replacing the Front Bezel
  • System Board Connections
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
  • Drive Positions
  • Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
  • Installing Drives
    • Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
    • Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
  • Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
  • Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
  • Installing a Security Lock
    • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    • Padlock
    • HP Business PC Security Lock
    • Front Bezel Security
• Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades
  • Serviceability Features
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Removing the Computer Access Panel
  • Replacing the Computer Access Panel
  • Removing the Front Bezel
  • Removing Bezel Blanks
  • Replacing the Front Bezel
  • System Board Connections
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
  • Drive Positions
  • Installing and Removing Drives
    • Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
    • Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
  • Installing a Security Lock
    • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    • Padlock
    • HP Business PC Security Lock
    • Front Bezel Security
• Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades
  • Serviceability Features
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Removing the Computer Access Panel
  • Replacing the Computer Access Panel
  • Removing the Front Bezel
  • Removing Bezel Blanks
  • Replacing the Front Bezel
  • Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
  • System Board Connections
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
  • Drive Positions
  • Installing and Removing Drives
    • Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
    • Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
    • Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
  • Installing a Security Lock
    • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    • Padlock
    • HP Business PC Security Lock
    • Front Bezel Security
• Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades
  • Serviceability Features
  • Warnings and Cautions
  • Connecting the Power Cord
  • Removing the Computer Access Panel
  • Replacing the Computer Access Panel
  • Removing the Front Bezel
  • Removing a Bezel Blank
  • Replacing the Front Bezel
  • Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
  • System Board Connections
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • SODIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs
    • Populating SODIMM Sockets
    • Installing SODIMMs
  • Replacing the Optical Drive
    • Removing the Optical Drive
    • Preparing the New Optical Drive
    • Installing the New Optical Drive
  • Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Installing and Removing a Port Cover
  • Installing a Security Lock
    • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    • Padlock
    • HP Business PC Security Lock
    • Front Bezel Security
• Battery Replacement
• Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
• Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  • Smart Cover FailSafe Key
  • Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
• Electrostatic Discharge
  • Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  • Grounding Methods
• Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
  • Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
  • Optical Drive Precautions
    • Operation
    • Cleaning
    • Safety
  • Shipping Preparation
• Index