HP Vectra VE 8 Installation instructions

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor)—

Replacing Hardware Components

For information about upgrading your PC and installing accessories,

refer to the Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide, available on HP’s

website atwww.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.

Power Supply

CD-ROM Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Front-Access Shelf

For example, for a

ZIP drive

Hard DiskDrive

Processor

Main Memory

SystemBoard

Accessory Board

Slots

Floppy Disk Drive

Front-Access Shelf

For example, for a ZIP drive

CD-ROM Drive

Hard Disk

Drive

Power Supply

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Before Starting

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Before Starting

Readthis section before replacing any components.

WARNING Foryoursafety,neverremovethePC’scoverwithoutfirstremovingthepower

cord fromthe power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunication

network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again.

CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components.

Turnall equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.

To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while

you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as

possible and with care.

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Removing and Replacing the Cover

Removing and Replacing the Cover

WARNING Foryoursafety,neverremovethePC’scoverwithoutfirstremovingthepower

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

1Switch off the display and the PC.

2Disconnect all power cords and any telecommunications cables.

3Unscrew the three thumb screws at the back of the PC. If it is the

first time you are removing the cover, you will probably need to use

a screwdriver to loosen the screws.

4WhilestandingatthebackofthePC,slidethecovertowardsyouand

then lift off the PC chassis.

Step 3

Step 4

Step 3

Step 4

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Removing and Replacing the Cover

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Replacing the Cover

1Make sure that you have installed all your accessories and that all

internal cables are properly connected and safely routed.

2aStanding 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

forwards into position.

bLower the cover onto the PC chassis and slide it into

position. Make sure that the two guides at the bottom of

the cover slide into the two rails at the base of the chassis,

and that the guides at the front of the cover slide into the rails at

the front of the chassis.

3Tighten the three thumb screws at the back of the PC.

4Reconnect all cables and power cords.

Step 3

Step 2

Step 2

Step 3

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Removing the Status Panel

Removing the Status Panel

Desktop Models

1Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).

2Remove the Front Bezel:

aDisconnect the power and data cables from the rear of the floppy

disk drive and hard disk drive(s).

bRemove the two retaining screws from the floppy disk/hard disk

drive tray, and then carefully lift the tray from the PC. Place the

tray on a table/desk top.

cUnclip the front bezel and gently remove it from the chassis.

3Remove the Status Panel:

aDisconnect the status panel cable from the system board.

bPush inwards on both sides of the status panel, then pull away

from the chassis.

Step 2a

Step 2b

Step 2c

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Removing the Status Panel

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4Replace the Status Panel:

aInsert the status panel cable through the opening and then under

floppydisk/harddiskdrivetraysupport.Connectthestatuspanel

cable to the ‘Front Cable Connector’ on the system board.

bEnsure that the status panel is positioned the right way up.

cAlign the two notches of the status panel with their

corresponding slits in the chassis. Push inwards on both sides of

the status panel, then forwards until it slots into place.

5Replace the front bezel.

6Carefully put the floppy disk drive/hard disk drive tray back into the

PC, and secure it in position using the two retaining screws you

removed earlier. Reconnect the power and data cables to the floppy

disk drive and hard disk drive(s).

7Installanyotheraccessories.Replacethecover(page4).Reconnect

all cables and power cords.

Step 3a

Step 3

b

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Removing the Status Panel

Mintower Models

1Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).

2Remove the Front Bezel:

aMove the computer to the edge of a table, so that there is enough

room to place your hand under the front bezel.

bStandinginfrontofthePC,placeonehandontopofthebezeland

the other hand under the base of the bezel. Then carefully lever

it away from the chassis.

3Remove the Status Panel:

aDisconnect the status panel cable from the system board.

bFrom the top of the status panel, carefully push down until it

comes free of the chassis. Then from the bottom of the status

panelpushupwardsuntilbecomesfree,thenpullthestatuspanel

away from the chassis.

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Removing the Status Panel

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4Replace the Status Panel:

aInsert the status panel cable through the opening and connect it

to the ‘Front Cable Connector’ on the system board.

bEnsure that the status panel is positioned the right way up.

cAlign the bottom two notches of the status panel with their

corresponding slits in the chassis, and then push into place.

dCarefully push down on top of the status panel, then push into

position.

5Replace the front bezel and cover. Reconnect all cables and power

cords.

Step 3a

Step 3b

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Replacing a Memory Module

Replacing a Memory Module

1Remove the PC’s cover (page 3).

2Open the two tabs and remove the old memory module.

3Insert the new memory module(aligning it) and close the two tabs.

4Replace the cover (page 4).

Location of

Main Memory

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Vectra VE 8 (Pentium II / Celeron Processor) — Replacing Hardware Components

Replacing an Accessory Board

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Replacing an Accessory Board

1Remove the computer’s cover (page 3).

2Remove any cables connected to the accessory board.

3Remove the screw that holds the old board in place.

4Hold the old board firmly and carefully pull it out.

5Aligning the new board carefully, slide it into position,

then press it firmly into the slot and tighten the

retaining screw.

6The accessory board may need a special connection, such as:

aNetwork cable to the WOL (Wake On Lan) connector.

bSound cable to the CD-ROM drive.

7Replace thecover (page 4).

PCI #4

PCI #3

PCI #2

ISA #2

ISA #1

PCI #1

PCI #5

WOLconnector(alreadyconnectedformodels

with a preinstalled LAN card)

CDaudioconnector.

Connect the

CD-ROM sound

cable between this

connector and the

CD-ROM drive.

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