Compaq EP Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
iv Contents
3.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information................................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Generating Static ................................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment.................................................3-3
3.2.3 Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment....................................................3-4
3.2.4 Grounding Workstations.....................................................................................3-4
3.2.5 Recommended Materials and Equipment........................................................... 3-4
3.3 Service Considerations....................................................................................................3-5
3.3.1 Tools and Software Requirements......................................................................3-5
3.3.2 Screws.................................................................................................................3-5
3.3.3 Cables and Connectors .......................................................................................3-5
3.3.4 Hard Drives ........................................................................................................3-6
3.3.5 Plastic Parts.........................................................................................................3-6
chapter 4
Removal and Replacement Procedures
4.1 Disassembly Sequence Chart ..........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Disassembly Preparation................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Feet Installation...............................................................................................................4-3
4.4 Logo Plate....................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.5 Cable Lock......................................................................................................................4-5
4.6 Access Panel ...................................................................................................................4-7
4.7 Front Bezel......................................................................................................................4-8
4.8 Power Button...................................................................................................................4-9
4.9 Subpanel and Bezel Blanks...........................................................................................4-10
4.10 Power Switch ................................................................................................................4-11
4.11 Mass Storage Devices ...................................................................................................4-12
4.11.1 Removing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive...................................................... 4-14
4.11.2 Removing an External 5.25-Inch Drive............................................................ 4-16
4.11.3 Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive.............................................................. 4-18
4.12 Removing the Drivelocks..............................................................................................4-21
4.13 Expansion Boards ......................................................................................................... 4-24
4.13.1 440BX ..............................................................................................................4-24
4.13.2 Intel 810 and 810e............................................................................................4-25
4.13.3 Removing an Expansion Board........................................................................ 4-26
4.13.4 Installing an Expansion Board.......................................................................... 4-27
4.14 Board Guide..................................................................................................................4-29
4.15 System Memory............................................................................................................4-30
4.15.1 440BX ..............................................................................................................4-30
4.15.2 Intel 810/810e................................................................................................... 4-30
4.16 AGP Graphics Board (440BX) .....................................................................................4-32
4.16.1 AGP Graphics Board Removal (440BX)..........................................................4-32
4.16.2 Graphics Memory Upgrade (440BX)...............................................................4-33
4.17 Processor Components.................................................................................................. 4-34
4.17.1 Processor...........................................................................................................4-34
4.17.2 Processor Guide Rails.......................................................................................4-37
4.18 System Board................................................................................................................4-39
4.19 Internal Speaker ............................................................................................................4-40
4.20 Lithium Battery.............................................................................................................4-42
4.21 Fan Assembly................................................................................................................4-45
4.22 Power Supply................................................................................................................4-46
4.23 Converting a Desktop to a Minitower...........................................................................4-48
4.24 Converting a Minitower to a Desktop...........................................................................4-51