HP S5220F - Pavilion Slimline - Desktop PC Manual

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide

Removing and Replacing the
Front Panel

2537498-001 — Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
15 minutes
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the front panel.
Removing the Front Panel
1Turn off the computer.
2If your system has one, remove the HP Pocket Media
Drive from the bay.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver or a
T15 TORX screwdriver with the following
screw (Torque screw).
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.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the
power cord attached or power
applied. You may damage your
computer or be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.

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3Disconnect all peripherals and cables, including the
power cord.
4With a screwdriver, loosen the side panel thumbscrew
on the back of the computer.
5Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer,
lift it off, and set it aside.
6Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from
the computer, to release the panel.
7Swing the panel open and off the computer.

4537498-001 — Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Front Panel
1Insert the three tabs on the front panel into the slots on
the computer.
2Swing the front panel toward the computer, and press
it into place.
3Lay the computer on its side.
4Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the
computer rail, and then swing the panel down onto
the computer.
5Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until
there is no gap.
IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look
the same as the original part, due to different
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always
provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original
computer specifications.

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6Set the computer upright.
7Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the
computer.
8Reconnect all peripherals and cables, including the
power cord.
9Turn on the computer.

6537498-001 — Removing and Replacing the Front Panel

Removing and Replacing the
CD/DVD Drive

2537495-001 — Removing and Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
Removing and Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
20 to 45 minutes
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the CD/DVD optical disc drive.
Removing the CD/DVD Drive
1Turn off the computer.
2If your system has one, remove the HP Pocket Media
Drive from the bay.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver or a
T15 TORX screwdriver with the following
screw (Torque screw).
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.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the
power cord attached or power
applied. You may damage your
computer or be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.
IMPORTANT: Treat the CD/DVD drive with care. It is
easy to damage. It is sensitive to shock impact. Do not
bang or drop it.

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3Disconnect all peripherals and cables, including the
power cord.
4With a screwdriver, loosen the side panel thumbscrew
on the back of the computer.
5Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer,
lift it off, and set it aside.
6Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from
the computer, to release the panel.
7Swing the panel open and off the computer.

4537495-001 — Removing and Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
8Locate the CD/DVD drive inside the computer.
9Locate the cables connected to the back of the drive.
Your drive may have three or two cables.
10 Disconnect the cables from the drive:
The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be
inserted only when aligned properly with the
connector on the drive.
In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be
pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling
it from the connector.
Plugs without a latch:
For a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight
out from the connector.
Plugs with a latch:
For a plug with a latch, press the latch in the
center of the plug, and then pull the plug from the
connector.
11 Locate the metal latch that secures the drive in
the cage.
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2
NOTE: The style of latch may vary by computer
model.

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12 Press the metal latch down while pushing the drive
partway out the front of the computer.
13 Pull the drive completely out the front of the computer,
and then set it aside.
Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
1Insert the replacement drive partway into the
computer.
IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look
the same as the original part, due to different
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always
provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original
computer specifications.

6537495-001 — Removing and Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
2Connect the cables to the drive.
Your drive may have three or two cables.
3Push the drive into the computer until it locks in place.
4Insert the three tabs on the front panel into the slots on
the computer.
5Swing the front panel toward the computer, and press
it into place.
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2

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6Lay the computer on its side.
7Insert the bottom of the side panel into the slots in the
computer rail, and then swing the panel down onto
the computer.
8Slide the panel toward the front of the computer until
there is no gap.
9Set the computer upright.
10 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the
computer.

8537495-001 — Removing and Replacing the CD/DVD Drive
11 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, including the
power cord.
12 Turn on the computer.

Removing and Replacing the
Hard Disk Drive

2537496-001 — Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
45 minutes
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the hard disk drive.
After you replace the operating system hard disk drive,
you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed
system recovery steps, refer to the documentation that
came with your computer. Read This First
This procedure requires you to remove five screws. Some
computer models use two sizes of screws that are not
interchangeable. Keep track of the screws as you remove
and replace them.
Below are the five screws in two sizes. Notice two screws
are shorter.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver or a
T15 TORX screwdriver with the following
screw (Torque screw).
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.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the
power cord attached or power
applied. You may damage your
computer or be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
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.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.

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Below are the locations of the two short screws (select
models) for the drive cage inside the computer.
Below are the locations of the three long screws (select
models) for the drive cage on the front of the computer.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1Turn off the computer.
2If your system has one, remove the HP Pocket Media
Drive from the bay.

4537496-001 — Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
3Disconnect all peripherals and cables, including the
power cord.
4With a screwdriver, loosen the side panel thumbscrew
on the back of the computer.
5Slide the side cover toward the back of the computer,
lift it off, and set it aside.
6Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from
the computer, to release the panel.
7Swing the panel open and off the computer.