User manual COMPAQ TOUCHSMART IQ546T QUICK GUIDE

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Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Locating Components of the HP TouchSmart PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Opening the HP TouchSmart PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adding Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before you begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Removing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Removing the hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Closing the HP TouchSmart PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table of Contents iii iv Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for upgrading the memory and the hard disk drive in your HP TouchSmart PC. Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950). WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system. WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Before You Begin Before you decide to upgrade or service the computer, refer to the product specifications for system upgradability information. Go to http://www. hp. com/support for product information. Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the HP TouchSmart PC. These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers, and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Write down and save the computer model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information about the computer. It is easier to consult this information than to open and examine the computer. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 It is recommended that you use an antistatic wrist strap and stand on a conductive foam pad when working on the computer. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver when opening and closing the HP TouchSmart PC, to make it easier to remove and install the screws. WARNING: Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before removing the memory cover or the back cover. Failure to do so before you open the HP TouchSmart PC or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Locating Components of the HP TouchSmart PC Refer to the following illustration to locate components of the HP TouchSmart PC. A B C F G D E A: Optical disc drive cover B: Back cover C: Computer stand D: Power adapter connector E: Wireless keyboard and mouse receiver F: Memory cover G: Connector cover 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Opening the HP TouchSmart PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Remove any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, and external hard disk drives) from the HP TouchSmart PC. 2 Disconnect any external devices that are connected to the computer. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC or optional equipment. In the following illustration, a memory module is installed incorrectly (A), with the gold edge showing. A 4 Close the HP TouchSmart PC. See "Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 23. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after you replace or add a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable. CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up any personal files on the hard disk drive to an external storage device, such as a DVD. Failure to do so may result in data loss. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. For details about the recovery procedure, refer to the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide included with your HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. See "Opening the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. 2 Remove the computer stand by removing the four screws that secure it to the back of the computer. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Remove the optical disc drive cover by lifting the bottom edge with your finger or a screwdriver, and then rotating the cover out and away from the computer. There are several tabs and two guide pins holding the cover in place, so be careful not to break the cover by applying too much force. 4 Make sure the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver (A) has been removed. [. . . ] See "Opening the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. 2 Remove the computer stand by removing the four screws that secure it to the back of the computer. 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Remove the optical disc drive cover by lifting the bottom edge with your finger or a screwdriver, and then rotating the cover out and away from the computer. There are several tabs and two guide pins holding the cover in place, so be careful not to break the cover by applying too much force. 4 Make sure the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver (A) has been removed. See "Opening the HP TouchSmart PC" on page 3. Remove the nine screws that secure the back cover to the chassis. [. . . ]