HP Pavilion Slimline s7200 - Desktop PC User manual

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide iii
Introduction.................................................................................... 1
Safety Information ......................................................................... 1
Opening the PC .............................................................................. 2
Preparing the PC ......................................................................................2
Removing the PC Cover.............................................................................3
Locating Components Inside the PC ............................................................4
Closing the PC ................................................................................ 5
Replacing the PC Cover.............................................................................5
After Closing the PC..................................................................................5
Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive............................... 6
Before You Begin ......................................................................................6
Removing an Optical Disc Drive .................................................................6
Replacing an Optical Disc Drive.................................................................8
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ................................. 10
Before You Begin ....................................................................................10
Removing a Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................10
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive....................................................................12
Removing and Replacing Memory ................................................ 13
Before You Begin ....................................................................................13
Removing a Memory Module ...................................................................14
Replacing a Memory Module...................................................................15
Removing and Replacing a PCI Card............................................. 16
Before You Begin ....................................................................................16
Removing a PCI Card..............................................................................16
Replacing a PCI Card .............................................................................17
Removing and Replacing the Battery............................................ 18
Before You Begin ....................................................................................18
Table of Contents

iv Upgrading and Servicing Guide

Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1
Introduction
The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to
remove and replace the following hardware components in your Slimline
PC:
• Optical disc drive
• Hard disk drive
• Memory module
• Modem card (PCI card)
• Battery
Safety Information
Please read the following important safety information before performing
any procedure.
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power
system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth,
according to IEC 60950).
WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in your Warranty and Support Guide before
installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system.
WARNING: Keep your hands away from the moving fan. Keep fingers and tools clear
of the fan when power is applied. Never open the cover with the power cord
attached or power applied. You may damage your PC or be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the PC.

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Opening the PC
Before you upgrade any component in your PC, prepare the PC so that you can safely handle the unit and the
components.
Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the PC:
• Print out this document before attempting any removal/replacement procedures.
• These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with PCs and with the safety
practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
• Write down and save the system model number and serial number, all installed options, and other information
about the system. If you need this information later, you will not need to open up and examine the PC.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the PC or optional
equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded
metal object.
• HP recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on system
electronic components.
• You need a Phillips screwdriver.
Preparing the PC
To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order before opening the PC:
1 Remove any memory card from the memory card reader or an optical disc (CD or DVD) from the optical drive.
2 Turn off the PC:
a Click the Start button on the taskbar.
b Click Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off again.
3 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable, if present.
WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system before opening the
cover.
4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the PC.
W
ARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect
the power cord from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the PC from the power source before
removing the PC cover. Failure to do so before you open the PC or do any procedures can result
in personal injury or equipment damage.
5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor).
6 Disconnect all external devices.

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Removing the PC Cover
WARNING: Remove power before opening the
PC cover. Allow the internal system components
to cool before touching.
1 Complete the procedure “Preparing the PC” on page 2.
2 Lay the PC flat.
3 Loosen the three screws on the back cover. Use a Phillips
screwdriver.
WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside
the PC.
4 Slide the PC cover back about 1.25 cm (1/2 inch) (A),
and then lift it off the PC (B). Set it aside.
NOTE: Use the screwdriver slot on the back of the cover to loosen the cover, as required.

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Locating Components Inside the PC
PC component configurations vary by model. You can remove and replace the following components:
Component See:
A Optical disc drive. May be a CD-ROM, CD-RW,
DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, or combination drive.
“Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 6
B Hard disk drive
(located under the optical drive bay)
“Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 10
C Memory module “Removing and Replacing Memory” on page 13
D Modem card (PCI card) “Removing and Replacing a PCI Card” on page 16
E Battery “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 18
Read the “Before You Begin” section at the start of each component procedure. This section contains
requirements and important information about the replaceable component.
The following illustration shows component locations:

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Closing the PC
Replacing the PC Cover
1 Place all cables inside of the PC case.
2 Place the cover onto the PC (A) about 2.5 cm (1 inch)
back. Make sure the slots in the PC case align with the
cover tabs.
3 Slide the cover forward on the frame until it locks into
place (B). Make sure the bottom of the cover lines up with
the PC case.
4 Align the screws on the PC cover with the holes on the
back of the PC frame. Insert and then tighten the screws
on the cover (C).
5 Complete the procedure “After Closing the PC” on
page 5.
After Closing the PC
To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order after closing the PC:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
telecommunications or telephone connectors into the Ethernet network interface connector.
1 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all other attached cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet,
and monitor cables.
2 Reconnect external devices, such as a printer.
3 Reconnect the power cord.
4 Turn on the PC and all peripherals, such as the monitor.

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Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
Your PC includes an optical disc drive that you can replace or upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the
PC” on page 4.
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the component:
IMPORTANT: Due to the small PC size, you can only
install an optical disc drive of less than the approximate
length of 170-mm (6.7 inches).
IMPORTANT: Before installing a new optical disc drive,
make sure that it is compatible with the Microsoft ®
Windows®XP operating system. Also, make sure you
have the correct software and drivers for the optical drive
to work with the operating system.
The optical disc drive may be either a PATA (Parallel advanced technology attachment) drive or SATA (Serial
advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable with an optional latch.
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.
Removing an Optical Disc Drive
1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the “Opening
the PC” procedures on page 2.
2 Remove the fan assembly:
a Lift the fan assembly upward at the arrows shown (A).
b Lift out the fan assembly (B).
c Disconnect the fan power cable by grasping the connector and
pulling up (C).
IMPORTANT: Make a note of the fan power cable routing before
removing the cable.
3 Make a note of each cable and plug orientation attached to the
back of the optical disc drive before removing the cables.
Optical Disc Drive

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4 Disconnect the power cable (A) and data cable (B) from the back of the optical disc drive. Pull the tab on the
data cable. Use a gentle rocking motion on the power cable.
PATA Optical Disc Drive SATA Optical Disc Drive
NOTE: SATA data cables may include a latch. Press the latch and pull the plug to remove the data cable from
the drive.
5 Disconnect the sound cable, if present.
6 Remove the thumbscrew (A) from the optical disc
drive side.
7 Hold back the power supply cables to clear the optical
disc drive (B), and slide the drive 2 cm (3/4 inch) toward
the back of the PC (C).
8 Lift the drive straight up out of the PC (D).
IMPORTANT: Do not tilt the drive during removal.
9 Remove the four guide screws from the sides of the old
drive (E). You need these screws to install the new drive.

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Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
1 Complete the procedure “Removing an Optical Disc Drive“ on
page 6.
2 Screw all four guide screws into the sides of the new optical disc
drive (A).
3 Gently lower the new optical disc drive into the tray (B).
4 Hold the power supply cables against the power supply to clear the
optical disc drive (C) (as required) and slide the drive 2 cm
(3/4 inch) to the front of the PC (D).
5 Insert the thumbscrew on the side of the optical disc drive (E).
6 Connect the power cable (A) and data cable (B) firmly to the back
of the optical disc drive. Ensure that the cables are completely
inserted.
NOTE: The optical drive model may have PATA cables or SATA
cables that use narrow data cables.
NOTE: SATA cables may include a latch.
NOTE: Route the PATA power cable under the data cable to prevent interference with the fan.
PATA Optical Disc Drive SATA Optical Disc Drive

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7 Some drive models may have a sound cable. If so, connect the sound cable.
8 Replace the fan assembly.
a Connect the fan power cable (A).
b Lower the fan assembly into place (B).
c Slide the fan assembly back (C). Set the three tabs on the fan assembly into the three slots in the back
panel. Snap the two posts on the fan assembly into the two receptacles on the drive tray.
9 Replace the PC cover and close the PC. Complete the “Closing the PC” procedures on page 5.
WARNING: Route the fan power cable around the power supply cable lines, exactly as
removed, to prevent the fan power cable from contacting fan blades.

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Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Your PC includes a hard drive that you can replace or
upgrade. See “Locating Components Inside the PC” on
page 4.
The original hard disk drive is preloaded with the PC system
recovery partition. If you remove this hard disk drive, store it
in a properly sealed antistatic bag.
The hard disk drive is a SATA (Serial advanced technology
attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable with an
optional latch.
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the component:
CAUTION: Before you remove the hard disk drive, back up your personal files on the hard disk
drive to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB Drive. Failure to do so will result
in data loss.
A
fter you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Use the recover
y
discs to load the factory-installed files. Refer to the PC Troubleshooting Guide for detailed
system recovery steps.
IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available.
IMPORTANT: Before installing a new hard disk drive, make sure that it is compatible with the Microsoft
Windows XP operating system. Also, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the drive to work
with the operating system.
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the
“Opening the PC“ procedures on page 2.
2 Make a note of each cable attached to the hard disk drive
before removing the cables.
3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the
hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive

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NOTE: SATA data cables may include a latch (underneath
the plug for select models only). Press the latch and pull the
plug to remove the data cable from the drive.
4 Remove the retaining screw from the drive tray.
CAUTION: Handle hard disk drives with
care. Dropping or banging the hard disk
drive could result in data loss.
5 Slide the hard disk drive tray out of the drive bay by
pulling the tab on the drive tray.
NOTE: Ensure that the PC cables are clear of the drive tray
when removing. Push them away, as required, before
removing the tray.
6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to
the drive tray (A) and slide out the hard disk drive out of
the tray (B).

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Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
1 Complete the “Removing a Hard Disk Drive” procedure on
page 10.
2 Slide the hard disk drive into the tray (A).
3 Insert and tighten the four screws that secure the hard disk
drive to the drive tray (B).
4 Slide the hard disk drive tray into the PC drive bay.
5 Insert and tighten the hard disk drive retaining screw into the drive tray.

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6 Attach the data and power supply cables to the back of
the hard disk drive.
7 Complete the procedures to replace the PC cover and
close the PC. See “Closing the PC” on page 5.
8 Perform a system recovery, as required. Use the recovery
discs to replace the factory-installed files. Refer to the PC
Troubleshooting Guide for detailed system recovery
procedures.
Removing and
Replacing Memory
The motherboard contains one memory module socket for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory
modules).
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing
the component:
To determine which type and speed of memory module your
PC uses, and for specific memory module information and
specifications:
1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support
2 Click your country/region on the map.
3 Click the See Support and Troubleshooting Information
option.
4 Enter your model number, and then press Enter.
WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system.
WARNING: Handle the memory module with care. Be careful to not touch any memory module
contacts. Touching the gold contacts may damage the module. Avoid touching the memory
chips.
Memory Module

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Removing a Memory Module
1 Remove the optical disc drive. See “Removing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 6.
2 Locate the memory socket on the motherboard.
3 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the
module.
4 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket.
Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you lift it away from the socket.
5 Store the memory module in antistatic packaging.

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Replacing a Memory Module
Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in
your PC.
1 Complete the procedure in “Removing a Memory Module” on page 14.
2 Open both latches of the memory module socket.
WARNING: Handle the memory module with care. Be careful to not touch any memory module
contacts. Touching the gold contacts may damage the module. Avoid touching the memory
chips.
3 Remove the new memory module from the antistatic packaging. Hold it by its edges only.
4 You can install the memory module in only one position. Match the notch (A) on the memory module with the
tab (B) on the memory socket. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches on
both ends snap into place.
5 Replace any cabling that was moved.
6 Complete the procedures to replace the optical disc drive. See “Replacing an Optical Disc Drive” on page 8.

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Removing and Replacing a PCI Card
You can also replace the modem card in the PCI card slot with a new
modem card or another PCI card. The Modem card is a telephone
modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot.
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the
component:
IMPORTANT: Due to the small PC size, you can only install a small, low-
profile PCI card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP
recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts
or less.
Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external
connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not
fit properly into the back panel.
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.
Removing a PCI Card
1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the “Opening the PC”
procedures on page 2.
2 Inside the PC, locate the PCI card slot on the motherboard.
3 Make a note of any internal cables attached to the card, and then
disconnect them.
4 Remove the screw on the modem card bracket holder (A) on the outside of
the frame. Remove the bracket holder.
5 Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card straight out of the
slot (B).
PCI card