Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Elite 7300 MT HP Pavilion HPE h8-1000 Series PC Computer features may vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive on ● page 2 Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive on ● page 9 Upgrading or Replacing Memory on page 14 ●...
Removing and Removing the hard disk drive Replacing a Hard Disk Remove any media or storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and USB. Drive Close all programs, and then shut down your operating system. Computer features may vary by model. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all attached cables from the back of the computer.
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Slide the side panel toward the back of the Open the front bezel, and then remove it from computer, and then pull the side panel away the computer. from the computer. Lay the computer on a flat surface. The inside of the computer is exposed. Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place.
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10. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer 12. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked “1” (1), and then remove it from the back of the on the base of the right side of the hard drive computer (2).
14. Disconnect the two cables from the end of the NOTE: Keep the four screws available as they will hard disk drive. The cables may have a latch be used in the new hard drive. that is pressed to release the cable. Installing a new hard disk drive NOTE: The replacement part may look different...
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Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down hard disk drive. and slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned.
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10. Insert the three tabs on the bezel door into the Insert the retaining bar in the back of the computer (1), and then align the screw holes at slots on the computer, and then close the bezel the front of the computer (2). door until it locks in place.
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To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). After the operating system has been installed, you will need to reinstall any applications and restore any data you backed up.
Removing and Removing the CD/DVD drive Replacing a CD/DVD Remove any media or storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and USB. Drive Close all programs, and then shut down your operating system. Computer features may vary by model. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all attached cables from the back of the computer.
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Slide the side panel toward the back of the Open the front bezel, and then remove it from computer, and then pull the side panel away the computer. from the computer. To unlock the CD/DVD drive, pull “Lever A” The inside of the computer is exposed. slightly out and release the lever in the center position.
Installing a new CD/DVD drive Remove the cables from the back of the CD/ DVD drive. The cables may have a latch that is pressed to release the cable. NOTE: The replacement part may look different than the original part because of manufacturer or model differences;...
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Slide the CD/DVD drive all the way into the slot. Connect the cables to the back of the CD/DVD drive. To lock the CD/DVD drive in place, move “Lever A” to the number “2” position. Slide the CD/ Reattach the front bezel by inserting the three DVD drive out slightly until “Lever A”...
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Install the side panel on the side of the Plug the power cord and any additional cables computer, and then slide it toward the front of into the back of the computer. the computer. 10. Press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer.
Upgrading or Replacing most other DIMMs, so that they take less space in the case. SO-DIMM modules must meet the following Memory requirements: 204-pin DDR3-DIMM ● Computer features may vary by model. PC3-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3-SDRAM ● Unbuffered, non-ECC (64-bit) DIMMs ●...
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Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the Lay the computer on a flat surface. screw at the back of the computer that secures Locate the memory inside the computer. the side panel to the computer. To release the memory card, press outwards on Slide the side panel toward the back of the the retaining clips on the left and right sides of computer, and then pull the side panel away...
Installing a new memory card Install the side panel on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. NOTE: The replacement part may look different than the original part because of manufacturer or model differences;...
Troubleshooting Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it back on: Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord. Open up the memory compartment and make sure the memory card is firmly seated.
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Upgrading or Replacing Removing the add-in card an Add-in Card Remove any media or storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and USB. Computer features may vary by model. Close all programs, and then shut down your operating system. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the 10 –...
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Slide the side panel toward the back of the Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer computer, and then pull the side panel away (1), and then remove it from the back of the from the computer. computer (2).
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11. Remove the bracket from the back of the 13. If the add-in card is in the large slot, press the computer. latch to release the card. Carefully lift the add-in card out by the edges. 12. To make it easier to access the add-in cards, disconnect the auxiliary power cable from the motherboard.
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Insert the add-in card into the slot on the Installing a new add-in card motherboard, making sure it is firmly seated in place. NOTE: The replacement part may look different than the original part because of manufacturer or model differences; however, the replacement part meets or exceeds the specifications of the original part.
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To secure the add-in card in place, replace the Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar bracket at the back of the computer. in place. Reattach the screw holding the bracket in place. Place the computer in an upright position. Install the side panel on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer.
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10. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the back of the computer. 11. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 12. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card Features may vary by model.