Compaq 500B - Microtower PC Manual

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

580407-001

Removing and Replacing the

Front Bezel

4 Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

10–15 MINUTES

Before you begin

Tools Needed:

zFlathead screwdriver

zPhillips screwdriver

Flathead screwdrivers

A flathead screwdriver can be used with the

screw seen in the following illustration.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage

the electronic components inside the

computer. Discharge static electricity by

touching the metal cage of the computer

before touching any internal parts or

electronic components.

WARNING:

zNever open the cover with

the power cord attached or

power applied. You may

damage your computer or

be injured from the

spinning fan blades.

zAvoid touching sharp edges

inside the computer.

zBefore you open the

computer, allow the

internal system components

to cool before touching.

IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model.

IMPORTANT: System board may vary.

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 5

Removing the Front Bezel

1Press the Power button to turn off the computer.

2Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the

computer:

zDisconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse,

monitor, etc.

zRemove items such as memory cards, USB

drives, etc.

3Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that

connects the cover to the computer.

4Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull towards

the back of the computer. Slide the cover about

2.4 cm (1 inch) to remove it.

5Remove the side panel by lifting it away from the

computer.

6 Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

6Pull each of the three side tabs that secure the front

bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel.

7Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer.

Replacing the Front Bezel

1To replace the front bezel, align the left side of the

bezel and swing the front bezel toward the computer

to close it.

2The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and

leading edges.

IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look

the same as the original part, due to different

manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides

quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer

specifications.

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel 7

3The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the

computer.

4To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over

the corresponding slots on the computer and lay the

panel into place. Slide the side cover forward.

5Reattach the thumb screw at the back of the computer.

6Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse,

Ethernet, and monitor cables.

7Reconnect the power cord.

8Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the

monitor.

8 Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

Removing and Replacing Memory

10 Removing and Replacing Memory

Removing and Replacing Memory

25–30 MINUTES

Before You Begin Removing Memory

1Press the Power button to turn off the computer.

2Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the

computer:

zDisconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse,

monitor, etc.

zRemove items such as memory cards, USB

drives, etc.

3Remove the side cover by loosening the screw that

connects the cover to the computer.

Tools Needed:

zFlathead screwdriver

zPhillips screwdriver

Flathead screwdrivers

A flathead screwdriver can be used with the

screw seen in the following illustration.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage

the electronic components inside the

computer. Discharge static electricity by

touching the metal cage of the computer

before touching any internal parts or

electronic components.

WARNING:

zNever open the cover with

the power cord attached or

power applied. You may

damage your computer or

be injured from the

spinning fan blades.

zAvoid touching sharp edges

inside the computer.

zBefore you open the

computer, allow the

internal system components

to cool before touching.

IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model.

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