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HP E2479A UPGRADE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
MODEL 16500A-C OR 16500B-C
Tools Required:
T10 Torx Screwdriver
T15 Torx Screwdriver
T25 Torx Screwdriver
Posidrive Screwdriver
Small Slot Head Screwdriver
Long Nosed Pliers
Tools Recommended:
Frame protector (HP part # 5040-7231) to protect front frame from damage
Padded work service to protect parts from breakage
Double-sided foam tape (HP part # 0460-1992) for cable management
Cables included in the HP E2479A Upgrade Kit are shown below and listed in the
HP E2479A Upgrade Kit Parts List on page 3:
Video Control
Cable
16500-61605
10-pin
Front Panel
Cable
16500-61601
source: /std/16500/cables.pre freelance
HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures
Hard Disk
Drive
Data Cable
16500-61611
Hard Disk
Drive
Power Cable
16500-61612
Flexible Disk
Drive Cable
16500-61609
1
Video Signal
Cable
16500-61613
(10 x40)
Flexible Disk
Drive Power
Cable
16500-61622
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Summary of Contents for HP E2479A
- Page 1 Padded work service to protect parts from breakage Double-sided foam tape (HP part # 0460-1992) for cable management Cables included in the HP E2479A Upgrade Kit are shown below and listed in the HP E2479A Upgrade Kit Parts List on page 3:...
- Page 2 E2479A Upgrade Kit The E2479A Upgrade Kit contains the following new assemblies, parts, and cables. Part numbers for this kit are listed in the 16500C Upgrade Parts List table. HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 3 HP E2479A UPGRADE KIT PARTS LIST 16500A 16500B 16500C Description Step Assembly/Part discard Front Panel Assembly discard 16500-60202 New assembly for Model C Front Panel 10-Pin Cable discard 16500-61601 16500-61601 Connects motherboard to front panel assembly Video Control Cable discard...
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Page 4: Disassembly Procedure
5. Remove handle caps and handle straps from left side panel (1 screw on each end) using a T25 Torx screwdriver. Panel slides out. 6. Remove center screw in bottom panel and slide panel out. ALL OF THE ABOVE PARTS WILL BE USED FOR REASSEMBLY Figure 1. Removing Outer Trim, Covers, and Panels HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures... - Page 5 Remove 4 screws from bottom of front panel assembly. d. Disconnect 10-pin and Video Control Cable. e. Remove front panel assembly. f. Turn unit over (right side up). Figure 2. Removing the Front Panel Assembly HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 6 Remove disk drive shield (2 screws) with a T10 Torx screwdriver. Save screws for reassembly. b. Disconnect disk drive cable located at rear of disk drive. c. Remove disk drive. Figure 3. Removing the Front Disk Drive and Shield HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 7 9. Remove rear fan assembly (4 screws, left and right sides) using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Disconnect (sideways) power cord to fan (may require pliers). Save screws and fan assembly for reassembly. Will be reused. Figure 4. Removing the Rear Fan Assembly HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 8 T15 Torx screwdriver (slide toward rear of unit, lift up, then slide toward front of unit). Disconnect 3-wire (5-pin) cable assembly at power supply end. Save for reassembly. Figure 5. Removing the Power Supply Rear Panel and Power Supply HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 9 13. Remove CPU module (2 screws) using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Pull back and slide out CPU module board. Save screws. CPU module will not be reused. Figure 6. Removing the CPU Cables and CPU Module HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 10 (See Figure 7 for Step 14: Removing the 10-Pin Cable from the Motherboard) 14. Remove 10-pin cable that goes from motherboard to front panel assembly. Cable will not be reused. Figure 7. Removing the 10-Pin Cable from the Motherboard HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 11 Cable will not be reused. Figure 8. Removing the 4-Pin Video Control Cable (Model A only) 16. Remove ribbon cable that connects front and rear disk drive (Model A only). Cable will not be reused. HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 12 20. Remove side fan/disk drive bracket (6 screws) using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Pull bracket and slide out. Bracket will not be reused. Figure 9. Removing Side Fan and Fan/Disk Drive Bracket HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 13 Figure 10. Removing Hard Drive 22. Remove rear panel (9 screws - keep in two groups for reassembly) using a T10 or T15 Torx screwdriver. Rear panel will not be reused. Screws are shown in Figure 9. HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 14 (Refer to Figure 11 for Step 23: Removing Video Signal Cable) 23. Remove video signal cable (10x40) from rear of monitor. Cable will not be reused. Figure 11. Removing Video Signal Cable HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
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Page 15: Reassembly Procedure
1. Connect video signal cable (10x40) to rear of monitor and feed through bottom slot of central rib, third slot from rear. Figure 1. Connecting the Video Signal and 4-Pin Video Control Cables 2. Connect 4-pin video-control cable to side area of monitor board. (Model A-C only). HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures... - Page 16 Connect power plug to side fan and note the polarity on the cable and fan. c. Install side fan (4 screws), using a T15 Torx screwdriver. d. Feed cables through rear fan window. Figure 2. Installing Rear Panel, Fan/Disk Drive Bracket, and Side Fan HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 17 Outside keying end will connect to CPU board. Install hard drive (4 screws), using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Feed cables from hard drive through bottom slot of central rib, second slot from rear. Figure 3. Installing Hard Drive Cables and Hard Drive HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 18 (See Figure 4 for Step 6: Connecting 10-Pin Cable to Motherboard) 6. Connect 10-pin cable to motherboard and feed toward front of unit. Figure 4. Connecting 10-Pin Cable to Motherboard HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 19 8. Connect the following cables to the CPU board: flexible disk drive cable, hard disk drive data cable, video signal cable from monitor, hard disk drive 40-pin signal/data cable, power cable to hard disk drive, I/O cable, HP-IB cable, and 2-wire cable providing power to front flexible disk drive.
- Page 20 Attach power supply (4 screws) using a T15 torx screwdriver. 10. Install power supply rear panel (3 screws located by On/Off Switch), using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Figure 6. Installing Power Supply and Power Supply Rear Panel HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 21 (See Figure 7 for Step 11: Installing Rear Fan Assembly) 11. Connect (sideways) power cable to fan assembly. Install Rear Fan Assembly (4 screws, left and right sides) using a T10 Torx screwdriver. Figure 7 Installing Rear Fan Assembly HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 22 13. Install flexible disk drive. The front of the disk drive is inserted through the front panel. Make sure cables are not pinched or squeezed and front of disk drive is aligned at front of panel. Using a T10 screwdriver, (2 screws) attach drive firmly. HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 23 Ensure front panel is recessed in metal frame before tightening screws. Figure 9. Installing Front Panel Assembly HP E2479A Upgrade Procedures...
- Page 24 19. Attach bottom panel (1 screw in center of panel). Panel slides in. 20. Install 4 rear feet using a T10 Torx screwdriver. 21. Place E2479A serial number label on side of rear fan assembly. Figure 10. Installing Trim, Covers, Panels, and Feet...
- Page 25 2. Turn off the HP 16500C. Get Disk 1 of the operating system flexible disks from the disk pouch that was included with the HP E2479A kit. Insert Disk 1 in the mainframe flexible disk drive.