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Accessory Board Slots System Board Power Supply Hard Disk Drive For information about upgrading your PC and installing accessories, refer to the Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide, available on HP’s web site at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport Power Supply CD-ROM Drive Front-Access Shelf For example, for a ZIP drive...
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Before Starting Before Starting Read this section before replacing any components. WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunication network.
Removing and Replacing the Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching on the PC again. Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and the PC.
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Make sure that you have installed all your accessories and that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. Standing at the back of the PC, lower the cover onto the PC chassis (aligning the rails on the inside edges of the cover with the sides of the PC chassis), and firmly slide the cover...
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Removing the Status Panel Desktop Models 1 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3). 2 Remove the Front Bezel: a Disconnect the power and data cables from the rear of the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive(s).
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Removing the Status Panel Step 3a 4 Replace the Status Panel: a Insert the status panel cable through the opening and then under floppy disk/hard disk drive tray support. Connect the status panel cable to the ‘Front Cable Connector’...
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Mintower Models 1 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3). 2 Remove the Front Bezel: a Move the computer to the edge of a table, so that there is enough room to place your hand under the front bezel.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Removing the Status Panel Step 3a 4 Replace the Status Panel: a Insert the status panel cable through the opening and connect it to the ‘Front Cable Connector’ on the system board. b Ensure that the status panel is positioned the right way up.
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Location of Main Memory 1 Remove the PC’s cover (page 3). 2 Open the two tabs and remove the old memory module. 3 Insert the new memory module (aligning it) and close the two tabs.
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Replacing an Accessory Board Replacing an Accessory Board PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 PCI #5 ISA #1 ISA #2 6 The accessory board may need a special connection, such as: a Network cable to the WOL (Wake On Lan) connector.
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Which Drive Connectors to Use Internal drives, such as hard disk drives, and CD-ROM drives, must be connected to data and/or power cables. When replacing these drives, ensure you use the correct data and power connectors. Master (boot) Hard Disk Drive CD-ROM or...
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’s internal components.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components 4 Insert the new drive into the spare shelf in the drive tray and secure the new drive to the tray using the screws provided with the drive. Carefully put the drive tray back into the PC, and secure it in position using the two retaining screws that you removed earlier.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. If you are not sure which connector to use, refer to "Which Drive Connectors to Use", on page 11.
Installing a CD-ROM, Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf Desktop Model WARNING To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only.
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7 If the new drive has a tray, attach the drive to the tray. Many devices, such as the HP Zip drive, require an HP-supplied tray before they can be installed. CD-ROM drives do not require a tray.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Attach drive to tray (This example shows a Zip drive) 8 Slide the new drive into the shelf and secure the drive in position using the screws supplied with it. 9 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the rear of the new drive.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Installing a CD-ROM, Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. If you are not sure which connector to use, refer to "Which Drive Connectors to Use", on page 11.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Hard disk drive data cable 13 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 14 Verify the new configuration by viewing the summary screen (press while the Vectra logo is displayed during system startup).
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Installing a CD-ROM, Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf Minitower Model WARNING To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only.
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5 If the new drive has a tray, attach the drive onto the tray. Many devices, such as the HP Zip drive, require an HP-supplied tray before they can be installed. CD-ROM drives do not require a tray.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Installing a CD-ROM, Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf 6 Slide the drive completely into the shelf, and secure the drive in position using the screws provided with it. 7 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the device (the connectors are shaped to go in one way only).
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components 8 To allow access to the device, remove the relevant plastic plate from the cover by unclipping it on one side and pivoting it out. Store it in a safe place.
Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Replacing the Floppy Drive Replacing the Floppy Drive Desktop Model 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Minitower Model 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3). 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the rear of the floppy disk drive and the hard disk drive(s).
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Replacing the Floppy Drive 5 Remove the floppy disk tray. a Loosen slightly the two screws on the floppy disk drive tray. b Push the retaining clip upwards. c Slide the floppy disk drive tray backwards away from the front of the PC.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Step 8a Step 8b 9 Replace the hard disk drive tray. a Push the retaining clip downwards and hold it in this position. b Align the holes located on the top of the hard disk drive tray with the four clips on the bottom of the floppy disk drive tray.
Replacing the Processor NOTE HP does not support processor upgrades. This information is provided to help you replace a defective unit with a processor provided by HP support services. Removing the 1 Disconnect the power supply cords and any connection to a Processor telecommunications network.
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If you change your processor or system board, you need to update your BIOS. The latest BIOS for your PC and instructions on updating the BIOS are available from: Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport Replacing the Processor English...
Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board NOTE HP does not support system board upgrades. This information is provided to help you replace a defective unit with a system board provided by HP support services. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).
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If you change your processor or system board, you need to update your BIOS. The latest BIOS for your PC and instructions on updating the BIOS are available from: Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport Replacing the System Board English...
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no WARNING user-serviceable parts inside. NOTE HP does not support power supply upgrades. This information is provided to help you replace a defective unit with a power supply provided by HP support services. Desktop Model WARNING 1 Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Step a Step b 4 Remove the screws securing the power supply. 5 Slide the power supply unit upwards until it is clear of the PC. 6 Insert the new power supply unit. Secure it in position using the screws that you removed in step 4.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components Replacing the Power Supply 8 Reconnect all internal power supply connectors. 9 Replace the cover (page 4). Minitower Model WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.
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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components 5 Insert the new power supply unit. Secure it in position using the screws that you removed above. 6 Carefully put the power supply unit with the tray back into the PC, and secure it in place using the retaining screw that you removed earlier.
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