HP Pavilion HPE h8-1000 Series PC, Servicing Manual

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Page 2: ...Copyright 2011 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Part Number 655130 001 Version 1 0 ...

Page 3: ...1000 Series PC Computer features may vary by model Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive on page 2 Removing and Replacing a CD DVD Drive on page 9 Upgrading or Replacing Memory on page 14 Upgrading or Replacing an Add in Card on page 18 Features may vary by model 1 ...

Page 4: ...metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components 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 Tools Needed Flathead T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost Remove screws over a surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall Remo...

Page 5: ...nside of the computer is exposed 6 Lift the three tabs on the front bezel to release it 7 Open the front bezel and then remove it from the computer 8 Lay the computer on a flat surface 9 Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place Features may vary by model Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 ...

Page 6: ...NOTE Some models may have only two screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the computer 12 Using a screwdriver push the lever marked 1 on the base of the right side of the hard drive cage by the motherboard 13 Grasp the hard drive cage and slide the cage toward the CD DVD drive 1 and then lift the cage out of the computer 2 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model ...

Page 7: ...drive Installing a new hard disk drive NOTE The replacement part may look different than the original part because of manufacturer or model differences however the replacement part meets or exceeds the specifications of the original part 1 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive cage making sure that the connectors on the hard drive are on the same end of the cage as the handle The hard driv...

Page 8: ...the cage with the slots on the chassis 5 Once the cage is set on the slots 1 press down and slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it stops 2 ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned 6 Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver secure the hard disk drive cage in place 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model ...

Page 9: ...t the three tabs on the bezel door into the slots on the computer and then close the bezel door until it locks in place 11 Install the side panel on the side of the computer and then slide it toward the front of the computer NOTE Make sure the panel is flush with the computer Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely Features may vary by model Removing ...

Page 10: ...ed without an operating system installed you will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs To install the operating system refer to the instructions included with your system recovery discs or available from the HP support site www hp com support After the operating system has been installed you will need to reinstall any applications and restore any data you backed up 8 Upgrading and ...

Page 11: ...tricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components IMPORTANT A CD DVD drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact Do not bang or drop it Tools Needed Flathead T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost Remove screws over a surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall Removing the CD DVD drive 1 Remove any media or storag...

Page 12: ...l to release it 7 Open the front bezel and then remove it from the computer 8 To unlock the CD DVD drive pull Lever A slightly out and release the lever in the center position Numbers 1 and 2 will both be exposed If you have more than one CD DVD drive to remove repeat this step However instead of moving Lever A move Lever B 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model ...

Page 13: ...e computer Installing a new CD DVD drive NOTE The replacement part may look different than the original part because of manufacturer or model differences however the replacement part meets or exceeds the specifications of the original part 1 Locate where the CD DVD drive is to be inserted 2 Insert the new CD DVD drive into the slot Features may vary by model Removing and Replacing a CD DVD Drive 1...

Page 14: ...ition to secure the drive If you have more than one CD DVD drive to install repeat this step However instead of moving Lever A move Lever B 5 Connect the cables to the back of the CD DVD drive 6 Reattach the front bezel by inserting the three tabs into the slots on the computer and then close the bezel door until it locks in place 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model ...

Page 15: ...r Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely 8 Tighten the screw securing the side panel to the back of the computer 9 Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer 10 Press the power button to turn on the computer Features may vary by model Removing and Replacing a CD DVD Drive 13 ...

Page 16: ...easily lost Remove screws over a surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall Memory Compatibility Verify that the memory installed is compatible with this computer SO DIMMs are small outline dual inline memory modules They are smaller and thinner than most other DIMMs so that they take less space in the case SO DIMM modules must meet the following requirements 204 pin DDR3 DIMM PC3 1060...

Page 17: ...omputer The inside of the computer is exposed 6 Lay the computer on a flat surface 7 Locate the memory inside the computer 8 To release the memory card press outwards on the retaining clips on the left and right sides of the top memory card 1 Holding the memory card by the edges gently remove it from the compartment 2 9 To remove additional memory cards repeat step 8 Features may vary by model Upg...

Page 18: ...memory card is pressed completely into the socket and then gently push down on the card until it snaps in place 3 If you are replacing more than one memory card repeat step 2 for each memory card 4 Place the computer in an upright position 5 Install the side panel on the side of the computer and then slide it toward the front of the computer NOTE Make sure the panel is flush with the computer Fail...

Page 19: ...ry error after you have turned it back on 1 Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord 2 Open up the memory compartment and make sure the memory card is firmly seated 3 To install the memory card correctly make sure it is inserted all the way into the compartment and then push down on it to snap it into place Features may vary by model Upgrading or Replacing Memory 17 ...

Page 20: ...ing the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components IMPORTANT A add in card is extremely sensitive to shock impact Do not bang or drop it Static electricity can damage the card Tools Needed Flathead T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost Remove screws over a surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall Removing the add in card 1 Remov...

Page 21: ...urface 7 Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place 8 Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer 1 and then remove it from the back of the computer 2 9 On the back of the computer locate the screw holding the bracket in place 10 Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the computer Features may vary by model Upgrading or Replacing an Add in Card 19 ...

Page 22: ...he large slot press the latch to release the card Carefully lift the add in card out by the edges 14 If the add in card is in one of the smaller slots gently lift the card out to remove it If there are connectors attached to the card remove them 15 If there are additional add in cards to be removed repeat step 14 for each card 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model ...

Page 23: ...nt part meets or exceeds the specifications of the original part 1 Locate where the card will be seated inside the computer 2 Insert the add in card into the slot on the motherboard making sure it is firmly seated in place 3 If the auxiliary power cable was removed reconnect it to the motherboard Features may vary by model Upgrading or Replacing an Add in Card 21 ...

Page 24: ... front of the computer 2 7 Insert the two screws securing the retaining bar in place 8 Place the computer in an upright position 9 Install the side panel on the side of the computer and then slide it toward the front of the computer NOTE Make sure the panel is flush with the computer Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely 22 Upgrading and Servicing G...

Page 25: ...side panel to the back of the computer 11 Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer 12 Press the power button to turn on the computer Features may vary by model Upgrading or Replacing an Add in Card 23 ...