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Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive, CAUTION

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Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive 1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, 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 computer access panel. 6. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive. CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. 20 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades

Section	Page
Product features	7
Standard configuration features	7
Front panel components	8
Rear panel components	9
Serial number location	10
Hardware upgrades	11
Serviceability features	11
Warnings and cautions	11
Removing the computer access panel	12
Replacing the computer access panel	13
Removing the front bezel	14
Removing an optical drive bezel blank	15
Replacing the front bezel	15
System board connections	16
Installing additional memory	17
DIMMs	17
DDR4-SDRAM DIMMs	17
Populating DIMM sockets	17
Installing DIMMs	18
Removing or installing an expansion card	20
Drive positions	24
Removing and Installing drives	25
Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive	26
Installing a 9.5mm slim optical drive	27
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive	29
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive	30
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive	31
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive	32
Installing a security lock	34
Cable lock	34
Padlock	34
HP Business PC Security Lock V2	35
Battery replacement	40
Electrostatic discharge	43
Preventing electrostatic damage	43
Grounding methods	43
Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation	44
Computer operating guidelines and routine care	44
Optical drive precautions	45
Operation	45
Cleaning	45
Safety	45
Shipping preparation	45
Accessibility	46
Supported assistive technologies	46
Contacting support	46

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Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive

Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

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.

Remove the computer access panel.

Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.

CAUTION:

When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid

damaging the cable.

Chapter 2

Hardware upgrades