HP HPTouchSmart610 User manual

Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive .......2
Removing the CD/DVD Drive ................................ 2
Installing a New CD/DVD Drive............................ 5
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ....9
Removing the Hard Disk Drive............................... 9
Installing a New Hard Disk Drive ........................ 11
Upgrading or Replacing Memory .................. 16
Removing the Memory ....................................... 16
Installing a New Memory Card ........................... 18
Troubleshooting................................................. 21
UPGRADING AND SERVICING GUIDE
HPTouchSmart610 PC
Computer features may vary by model.

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Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the CD/DVD drive.
Tools Needed
Flathead or Torx screwdriver #15
Phillips screwdriver #1
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that
allows you to retrieve them if they fall.
IMPORTANT: A CD/DVD drive is extremely sensitive to shock
impact. Do not bang or drop it.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the power
applied. You might damage your
computer or be injured by the spinning
fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edge inside the
computer.
Keep your hands away from the moving
fan.
Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan
when the power is applied.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the
electronic components inside the computer. Discharge
static electricity by touching the metal cage of the
computer before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
HP TouchSmart610 PC Computer features may vary by model.
Removing and replacing a CD-DVD drive

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Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive
10 - 15 minutes
Removing the CD/DVD Drive
1Remove items such as CDs, DVDs, and USB storage
devices from the computer.
2Close all open programs and shut down your
operating system.
3Open the rear port access door by squeezing the two
tabs at the back of the computer (1) and then pulling
the door open (2).
4Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord
from the back of the computer.
5Unplug all attached cables from the back of the
computer.
6Remove the small center panel below the rear ports by
pulling out the top of the panel (1) then lifting the
panel off the computer (2).

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7Lay the computer down on a flat surface, covered with
a soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or
other damage. Make sure the stand extends beyond
the edge of the flat surface.
8Remove the screw cover from the drive door by lifting it
up and away from the computer.
9Remove the screw at the top of the drive door using a
flathead or Torx screwdriver.
10 Slide the drive door toward the center of the computer
until it stops (approximately 5 cm or 1/5 inch).
11 Lift (1) and remove (2) the drive door from the back of
the computer.
12 Remove the two screws that secure the side panel to
the computer.

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13 Insert a flathead screwdriver into the tab of the side
panel to release it from the computer.
14 Remove the side panel from the computer.
15 Loosen the captive screw on the top of the CD-DVD
drive.
16 Push the CD-DVD drive out of the computer.
17 Remove the CD-DVD drive from the computer.
18 Remove the bracket on the back of the CD/DVD tray
by removing the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Save the bracket and the two screws.
NOTE: Do not lose the CD/DVD bracket and screws. You
will fasten the CD/DVD bracket to the new CD/DVD drive.

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Installing a New CD/DVD Drive
1Install the screws that secure the bracket to the back of
the CD/DVD drive with a Phillips screwdriver.
2Insert the CD-DVD drive into the slot on the computer.
3Push the CD-DVD drive (1) into the computer until the
hole in the bracket aligns with the captive screw (2).
4Tighten the captive screw on the top of the CD-DVD
drive.
5Reinstall the side panel on the side of the computer,
aligning the screw holes on the panel with the screw
holes on the computer. Press firmly on the center of the
side panel until it snaps into place.
NOTE: The replacement CD/DVD drive may not look
exactly the same as the original drive due to different
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides
quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer
specifications.

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6Install the two screws that secure the side panel to the
computer.
7Reinstall the drive door by sliding it toward the center
of the computer.
8Slide the drive door to the edge of the computer
making sure to align the screw hole in the drive door
to the screw hole on the computer.
9Install the screw securing the door to the back of the
computer.
10 Press the top edge of the screw cover on to the drive
door and then press down on the bottom edge of the
screw cover until it snaps into place.
11 Place the computer in an upright position.

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12 Replace the back cover on the computer.
13 Reconnect all the cables at the back of the computer.
14 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.
15 Close the rear port access door at the back of the
computer.
16 Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the hard disk drive.
Tools Needed
Flathead/Torx screwdriver #15
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that
allows you to retrieve them if they fall.
IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock
impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board.
Static electricity can damage the drive.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the power
applied. You might damage your
computer or be injured by the spinning
fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edges inside the
computer.
Keep your hands away from the moving
fan.
Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan
when the power is applied.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the
electronic components inside the computer. Discharge
static electricity by touching the metal cage of the
computer before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
HP TouchSmart610 PC
Removing and replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Computer features may vary by model.