HP Pavilion P6620f Desktop Pc Upgrading And Servicing Guide

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide 

Removing and Replacing the 
Front Panel 

2570981-001— Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and 
replacing the front panel.
Removing the Front Panel
1Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
2 Turn off the computer.
3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front 
and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power 
cord last.
To o l s  N e e d e d
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver with the 
following screw (torque screw).
CAUTION:  Static...

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4Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer.
5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 
2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to 
release it.  6
Tilt out the top of the side pa nel, and then lift the panel 
from the computer.
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7 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the 
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from 
the computer, to release the panel.  

4570981-001— Removing and Replacing the Front Panel
8Swing the front panel open  toward the left, and then 
lift it off the computer.Replacing the Front Panel
1 Hold the front panel over the front of the computer, 
and then press the left side of the front panel, inserting 
the tabs into the computer holes. Swing the right side 
of the panel toward the computer, inserting the panel 
tabs, and then press it into the computer.
2 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with 
the front edge of the...

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3Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, 
inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the 
rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel 
toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the 
rail slots.
4 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer 
and into place. 5
Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer.
6 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn 
on the computer. 

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Removing and Replacing an 
Optical Disc Drive 

2537487-001— Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and 
replacing the optical disc drive. 
Removing an Optical Disc Drive
1Before you begin servicing the computer, press the 
Eject button, and remove any CD or DVD from the 
optical disc drive tray.
To o l s  N e e d e d
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver with the 
following screw (torque screw).
CAUTION:  Static electricity can damage 
the electronic...