Compaq EP Series - Manual (Page 5)

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