HP HPTouchSmart610 User manual

Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive .......2

Removing the CD/DVD Drive ................................ 2

Installing a New CD/DVD Drive............................ 5

Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ....9

Removing the Hard Disk Drive............................... 9

Installing a New Hard Disk Drive ........................ 11

Upgrading or Replacing Memory .................. 16

Removing the Memory ....................................... 16

Installing a New Memory Card ........................... 18

Troubleshooting................................................. 21

UPGRADING AND SERVICING GUIDE

HPTouchSmart610 PC

Computer features may vary by model.

ii 647642-001

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and

replacing the CD/DVD drive.

Tools Needed

Flathead or Torx screwdriver #15

Phillips screwdriver #1

Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that

allows you to retrieve them if they fall.

IMPORTANT: A CD/DVD drive is extremely sensitive to shock

impact. Do not bang or drop it.

WARNING:

Never open the cover with the power

applied. You might damage your

computer or be injured by the spinning

fan blades.

Avoid touching sharp edge inside the

computer.

Keep your hands away from the moving

fan.

Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan

when the power is applied.

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.

HP TouchSmart610 PC Computer features may vary by model.

Removing and replacing a CD-DVD drive

2647642-001 — Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

10 - 15 minutes

Removing the CD/DVD Drive

1Remove items such as CDs, DVDs, and USB storage

devices from the computer.

2Close all open programs and shut down your

operating system.

3Open the rear port access door by squeezing the two

tabs at the back of the computer (1) and then pulling

the door open (2).

4Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord

from the back of the computer.

5Unplug all attached cables from the back of the

computer.

6Remove the small center panel below the rear ports by

pulling out the top of the panel (1) then lifting the

panel off the computer (2).

647642-001 — Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 3

7Lay the computer down on a flat surface, covered with

a soft cloth to protect the screen from scratches or

other damage. Make sure the stand extends beyond

the edge of the flat surface.

8Remove the screw cover from the drive door by lifting it

up and away from the computer.

9Remove the screw at the top of the drive door using a

flathead or Torx screwdriver.

10 Slide the drive door toward the center of the computer

until it stops (approximately 5 cm or 1/5 inch).

11 Lift (1) and remove (2) the drive door from the back of

the computer.

12 Remove the two screws that secure the side panel to

the computer.

4647642-001 — Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

13 Insert a flathead screwdriver into the tab of the side

panel to release it from the computer.

14 Remove the side panel from the computer.

15 Loosen the captive screw on the top of the CD-DVD

drive.

16 Push the CD-DVD drive out of the computer.

17 Remove the CD-DVD drive from the computer.

18 Remove the bracket on the back of the CD/DVD tray

by removing the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Save the bracket and the two screws.

NOTE: Do not lose the CD/DVD bracket and screws. You

will fasten the CD/DVD bracket to the new CD/DVD drive.

647642-001 — Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 5

Installing a New CD/DVD Drive

1Install the screws that secure the bracket to the back of

the CD/DVD drive with a Phillips screwdriver.

2Insert the CD-DVD drive into the slot on the computer.

3Push the CD-DVD drive (1) into the computer until the

hole in the bracket aligns with the captive screw (2).

4Tighten the captive screw on the top of the CD-DVD

drive.

5Reinstall the side panel on the side of the computer,

aligning the screw holes on the panel with the screw

holes on the computer. Press firmly on the center of the

side panel until it snaps into place.

NOTE: The replacement CD/DVD drive may not look

exactly the same as the original drive due to different

manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides

quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer

specifications.

6647642-001 — Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

6Install the two screws that secure the side panel to the

computer.

7Reinstall the drive door by sliding it toward the center

of the computer.

8Slide the drive door to the edge of the computer

making sure to align the screw hole in the drive door

to the screw hole on the computer.

9Install the screw securing the door to the back of the

computer.

10 Press the top edge of the screw cover on to the drive

door and then press down on the bottom edge of the

screw cover until it snaps into place.

11 Place the computer in an upright position.

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12 Replace the back cover on the computer.

13 Reconnect all the cables at the back of the computer.

14 Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.

15 Close the rear port access door at the back of the

computer.

16 Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and

replacing the hard disk drive.

Tools Needed

Flathead/Torx screwdriver #15

Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that

allows you to retrieve them if they fall.

IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock

impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board.

Static electricity can damage the drive.

WARNING:

Never open the cover with the power

applied. You might damage your

computer or be injured by the spinning

fan blades.

Avoid touching sharp edges inside the

computer.

Keep your hands away from the moving

fan.

Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan

when the power is applied.

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.

HP TouchSmart610 PC

Removing and replacing a Hard Disk Drive

Computer features may vary by model.

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