HP Brio BA Installation and operation manual

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Upgrade Guide
HP Brio PCs BA & BAx

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1 Replacing Inside the Computer....................................................... 5
Inside the Computer ...............................................................................................................6
2 Replacing the Cover........................................................................... 7
Removing the Cover ...............................................................................................................8
Replacing the Cover .............................................................................................................10
3 Replacing the System Board............................................................ 11
Removing the System Board .............................................................................................12
Replacing the System Board .............................................................................................15
4 Replacing the Floppy Drive............................................................. 17
Removing the Floppy Drive ...............................................................................................18
Replacing the Floppy Disk Drive .....................................................................................19
5 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................... 21
Removing the Hard Disk Drive .........................................................................................22
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive .........................................................................................24
6 Replacing a 5.25" Bay Disk Drive................................................. 25
Installing an Expansion Bay Drive .................................................................................26
Removing an Expansion Bay Drive ...............................................................................30
7 Replacing a Memory Module......................................................... 33
Installing a Memory Module ............................................................................................34
Removing a Memory Module ...........................................................................................36

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8 Replacing the Video RAM............................................................... 37
Replacing the VRAM Module ........................................................................................... 38
9 Replacing Expansion Cards............................................................ 41
Installing an Expansion Card ...........................................................................................42
Removing an Expansion Card .........................................................................................43
10 Replacing the Power Supply Unit................................................. 45
11 Replacing the Processor................................................................. 49

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Inside the Computer
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Replacing Inside the Computer
Inside the Computer
Inside the Computer
The following components are inside your computer.
1 Hard disk drive bay
2 Floppy disk drive bay
3 5.25" drive expansion bays
4Systemboard
5 Power supply unit
6 Expansion card bay

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Replacing...
the Cover
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Replacing the Cover
Removing the Cover
Removing the Cover
You will need a flat area, such as a table, to rest the computer on.
1 Disconnect all of the cables from the computer.
2 Remove the three screws on the back of the computer by unscrewing them
with your hand.
Caution For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

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Replacing the Cover
Removing the Cover
3 Pull the cover towards the back ➊of the computer and up ➋.

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Replacing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
1 Place the cover over the computer
2 Push the computer cover inwards ➊,and then down and forward ➋, making
sure that the guides at the bottom of the computer are engaged and that the
case is correctly seated.
3 Replace the three screws on the back of the computer. Refer to step 2 on
page 8.

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Replacing...
the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board
You will need:
• to have removed the cover. Refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 8.
• to have a Torx T-15 or a slotted screw driver.
The Procedure
1 Remove the two screws ➊.
Warning
If your old system board contains a lithium battery, do not dispose of it in
household waste. Please return batteries to the shop from which you bought
them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so they can be
recycled or disposed of in a sound way. Returned used batteries will be
accepted free of charge.
Caution For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

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Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
2 Pull the system board down from the top until it is laying flat, as in one of the
pictures below.
3 Remove all cables from the board.

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Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
4 Remove the eight screws.
5 Lift the system board out of the computer.
6 Remove any exchangeable components, such as the processor, memory
modules or video memory modules. Refer to the appropriate chapters for
instructions on removing the individual components.

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Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
You will need:
• to make sure that the replacement board has all jumpers set to the same as
the system board that is being replaced.
• to make sure that the any components removed from the system board being
replaced are inserted in the new board. Refer to the appropriate chapters for
instructions on inserting the individual components.
The Procedure
1 Place the system board onto its base.
2 Replace the eight screws. Refer to step 4 on page 14 for the location of the
screws.
3 Replace the cables into their appropriate sockets. The connectors are keyed
and can only fit into the sockets in one direction.
4 Replace the system board into the computer, making sure that the bottom
mounts ➊are correctly inserted into the bottom of the case and that the top
mounts ➋are correctly engaged.

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Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
5 Slide the system board towards the front of the computer.
6 Replace the screws.
7 Replace the cover.

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Replacing...
the Floppy Drive
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Replacing the Floppy Drive
Removing the Floppy Drive
Removing the Floppy Drive
You will need to have removed the cover. Refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 8.
1 Undo the floppy drive bay fixing screw.
2 Pull the bay towards the back of the computer until it is released from its
mountings.
3 Undo the four screws ➊, two on each side.
4 Remove the two cables form the back of the drive.
5 Slide the drive out of the bay.
Caution For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

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Replacing the Floppy Drive
Replacing the Floppy Disk Drive
Replacing the Floppy Disk Drive
1 Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure that the connectors on the
rear of the drive are at the back of the bay.
2 Replace the two drive cables.
3 Replace the four screws. Refer to step 3 on page 18 for the location of the
screws.
4 Slide the drive into the computer, making sure that the slots ➊are located
on the tags ➋.
5 Replace the floppy drive bay fixing screw.
6 Replace the cover.

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Replacing the Floppy Drive
Replacing the Floppy Disk Drive