Wall-Mounting your HP computer

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Table of contents

1 Preparing your HP computer for wall-mounting .......................................................................................... 1

What you need ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Safety information ................................................................................................................................ 1

Before removing the stand ................................................................................................................... 2

Removing the computer stand ............................................................................................................. 2

2 Reinstalling the stand on your HP computer ............................................................................................... 9

What you need ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Safety information ................................................................................................................................ 9

Before replacing the stand ................................................................................................................... 9

Replacing the computer stand ............................................................................................................ 10

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1 Preparing your HP computer for wall-mounting

This document provides instructions for computer wall-mounting preparation. The VESA assembly isat the back of the HP computer and attaches to a wall-mounting device (sold separately). Thecomputer stand will need to be removed before wall-mounting the computer.

Should you decide to switch your computer back from a wall-mounted unit to desktop unit,instructions are also included for reinstalling the stand on the computer. It is very important that youfollow all the steps to reinstall the computer stand.

What you need● A Phillips screwdriver (magnetic-tipped recommended)

● A stable flat surface covered with a soft, clean cloth (such as a clean, large towel) to protect thecomputer when you place it face down.

● Another person (it might require two people to lift and move the computer)

● Antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad to stand on while working on the computer(recommended)

● Wall-mounting device (sold separately) with the following specifications:

◦ VESA standard 100 mm x 100 mm (3.9 in x 3.9 in) hole pattern

◦ Designed for flat-panel displays ranging in size from 508 mm to 582 mm (20 inches to 22.9inches) diagonal, and weighing up to 22.7 kg (50 lb)

Safety informationThis product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distributionsystem with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950).

WARNING! Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guidebefore installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system.

WARNING! The computer is heavy. Take proper precautions when lifting or moving your computer.

WARNING! Always disconnect the computer from the power source before removing the computerstand. Failure to do so before you perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipmentdamage.

WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.

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Before removing the standTo avoid injury and equipment damage when opening the computer, always complete the followingsteps in order:

1. Remove any media and external devices (such as any CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices,or external hard disk drives) from the computer.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optionalequipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a groundedmetal object.

2. Click the Windows Start button and then click Shut Down.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces,disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to coolbefore touching them.

3. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter from the back of thecomputer.

4. Disconnect all other attached cables from the back and side of the computer.

Removing the computer standThe computer stand must be removed before wall-mounting your computer.

1. Place the computer facedown on a stable flat surface that is covered with a soft cloth.

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2. Remove the VESA cover at the back of the computer by inserting your finger in the slot andlifting the cover off.

3. Loosen the two screws at the bottom that secure the back cover to the computer. Keep turningthe screwdriver until you hear five clicks. This indicates that the screw is sufficiently loosened.

NOTE: Some models may include a third screw (1) in the center of the back cover. If thisscrew is present, loosen it also.

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4. Remove the back cover by lifting from the I/O area first, and then lifting all the way around thecomputer.

5. Remove the four screws (1, 2, 3, and 4) that secure the stand to the back of the computer.

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6. To remove the stand, lift it forward toward the top of the computer and then lift it off.

7. Remove the two screws securing the hinge cover to the stand. Save the screws.

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8. Push the hinge cover down to remove it from the stand.

9. Push the hinge cover into place at the back of the computer.

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10. Install the screw to secure the hinge cover to the back of the computer.

11. Replace the back cover on the computer. Press the cover so it snaps into place, and ensure thatthere are no gaps between the computer and the cover.

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12. Tighten the two screws at the bottom of the computer to secure the back cover to the computer.If present, tighten the screw (1) at the center of the back cover.

NOTE: Save the VESA cover, the computer stand, the four stand screws, and one hingescrew, so that you can convert your computer back to a desktop unit in the future. Follow all thesteps in Reinstalling the stand on your HP computer on page 9.

13. Attach the wall-mounting hardware (purchased separately) according to the manufacturer'sinstructions to the back of the computer, using the 100 mm x 100 mm screw holes.

14. Mount the computer on the wall.

CAUTION: The computer is heavy and may require two people to mount it to the wall.

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2 Reinstalling the stand on yourHP computer

You may decide to convert your computer from a wall-mounted unit back to a desktop unit. You willneed to install the computer stand back on to your computer.

What you need● A Phillips screwdriver (magnetic-tipped recommended)

● A stable flat surface covered with a soft, clean cloth (such as a large towel) to protect thecomputer when you place it face down.

● Another person (it might require two people to lift and move the computer)

● Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad to stand on while working on the computer(recommended)

Safety informationThis product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distributionsystem with no direct connection to the earth, according to IEC 60950).

WARNING! Please read “Additional Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guidebefore installing and connecting your system to the electrical power system.

WARNING! The computer is heavy. Take proper precautions when lifting or moving your computer.

WARNING! Always disconnect the HP TouchSmart PC from the power source before removing thecomputer stand. Failure to do so before you perform any procedures can result in personal injury orequipment damage.

WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.

Before replacing the standPrepare your computer to replace the stand.

1. Remove any media and external devices (such as any CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices,or external hard disk drives) from the computer.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optionalequipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a groundedmetal object.

2. Click the Windows Start button and then click Shut Down.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces,disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to coolbefore touching them.

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3. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power adapter from the back of thecomputer.

4. Disconnect all other attached cables from the back and side of the computer.

5. Carefully remove the computer from the wall and place facedown on a stable flat surfacecovered with a clean soft cloth.

CAUTION: The computer is heavy and may require two people to remove it from the wall.

6. Following the manufacturer's instructions, remove the wall-mounting hardware from the VESAadapter plate on the computer.

Replacing the computer standPerform the following steps to replace the computer stand on your computer.

1. Loosen the two screws at the bottom that secure the back cover to the computer. Keep turningthe screwdriver until you hear five clicks. This indicates that the screw is sufficiently loosened. Ifpresent, loosen the screw (1) at the center of the back cover.

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2. Remove the back cover by lifting from the I/O area first, and then lifting all the way around thecomputer.

3. Remove the screw that secures the hinge cover to the back of the computer and then removethe hinge cover.

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4. Replace the hinge cover on the stand by sliding it up into place, aligning the screw holes on thehinge cover with the screw holes on the stand.

5. Install the two screws to secure the hinge cover to the stand.

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6. Place the stand on the back of the computer, inserting the two tabs at the top of the stand intothe two slots on the computer. Align the four screw holes on the stand with the screw holes onthe computer.

7. Insert the four screws to secure the stand to the back of the computer.

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8. Replace the back cover on the computer. Press the cover so it snaps into place, and ensure thatthere are no gaps between the computer and the cover.

9. Tighten the two screws at the bottom of the computer to secure the back cover to the back of thecomputer. If present, tighten the screw (1) at the center of the back cover.

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10. Install the VESA cover on the back of the computer.

11. Place the computer in an upright position.

12. Connect the power cord.

13. Connect any cables that were previously disconnected.

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