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HP Vectra XE310 Upgrade Manual

Hp vectra xe310: supplementary guide
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  • Page 1 www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport...
  • Page 2 Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Consequently, we strongly recommend that you read HP’s ergonomic information before using your PC. For detailed information, refer to HP’s online version of “Working in Comfort” which is preloaded on your HP PC’s...

  • Page 3: How To Recognize Your Hp Vectra Xe310 Model And Series

    There are two versions of the HP Vectra XE310 PC: the Series 1 and the Series 2. If you are uncertain of which HP XE310 model and series you have, this information can be found on the label on the side of the PC: ‘XE310’...

  • Page 4: Information Roadmap

    Troubleshooting See the HP Troubleshooting Guide (this document). The Troubleshooting Guide will help you solve problems with your HP Business PC. It is available in PDF format on the HP support web site ( www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport ). The Troubleshooting Guide will help you: Find out what to do first if you encounter a problem with your computer •...
  • Page 5 Upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including the hard drive, processor • memory, add-on cards and optical drives. More information is available on the HP support web site ( www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport ). Find out where to get more information.

  • Page 6: Finding Information

    Finding Information Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information: Type of Information Support phone numbers • Technical support contact information • Warranty information • How to set up your computer • Operation of your computer •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Important - Before You Start..... . 10 Inside the Computer ......10 Cables and Connectors in Your PC.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Please return used batteries either to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in the correct way.
  • Page 9 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware This section describes how to: upgrade hardware components • replace faulty components. • If you want to find out about available accessories for your PC, refer to the HP accessories web site at: www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories...

  • Page 10: Important - Before You Start

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Important - Before You Start Read this section before installing any components in your PC. WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s side panel without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.

  • Page 11: Cables And Connectors In Your Pc

    Cables and Connectors in Your PC Internal drives such as hard drives and CD-ROM drives use data and power cables. These are connected to the system board and internal devices as shown below. You must also connect the power connector, status panel connector and CD audio connector (if a CD-ROM is fitted) to the system board.

  • Page 12: Removing And Replacing The Side Panel & Air Flow Guide

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Place the PC on a flat surface and stand behind it. 2 Disconnect all cables from the rear of the PC. 3 Undo the two thumb screws on the back of the PC then slide back and lift off the side panel.

  • Page 13: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a Memory Module WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12). 2 Lay the PC on its side so you can access the system board.

  • Page 14: Installing An Expansion Card

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing an Expansion Card Note For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel &...

  • Page 15: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect all cables and remove the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12). 2 Lay the PC on its side.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Processor

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing a Processor WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel &...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Floppy Drive

    Replacing the Floppy Drive WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12). 2 Press the tab on the hard disk drive/floppy disk drive tray and pull the tray out part of the way.
  • Page 18 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 7 Slide the new floppy drive into the floppy drive bay. 8 Replace the two screws. 9 Reconnect the cables at the back of the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive and replace the drive tray in the PC, ensuring that it is firmly positioned.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Replacing the Hard Drive For information on recovering the contents of your old hard drive, refer to the Vectra XE310 Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format from the HP Vectra support website (www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport). WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
  • Page 20 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 7 Slide the new drive into the hard drive tray. 8 Replace the three screws. 9 Reconnect the cables at the back of the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive and replace the drive tray in the PC, ensuring that it is firmly positioned.

  • Page 21: Adding A Second Hard Drive

    Note If you want to boot on the new hard drive, ensure that you have installed all the required operating system and HP drivers on the newly installed drive. To reinstall operating system and HP drivers, use the Recovery CD-ROMs provided with the PC. In addition, you can find the most up-to-date versions of HP drivers on HP’s Web site at:...

  • Page 22: Installing An Optical Drive

    Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing an Optical Drive An optical drive can be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Replacing a Drive in the Top Bay WARNING To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only.
  • Page 23 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 4 Slide the old drive out of the front of the PC. 5 Check that the jumpers on the rear of the new drive are set to CS (cable select) mode. 6 Slide the new drive in from the front of the PC. 7 Replace the two screws.
  • Page 24 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing a Drive in the Lower Expansion Bay WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel &...
  • Page 25 Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware 7 Replace the PC’s side panel and air flow guide (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12). 8 Reconnect the power cord.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Power Supply Unit

    Hewlett-Packard does not support power supply upgrades. This information is provided to help you replace a defective power supply unit. For your safety, only replace with a power supply provided by HP support services. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Battery

    Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from which you purchased your PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way.

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