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HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Maintenance And Service Manual (356 pages)
Compaq Business PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 14.81 MB
Table of Contents
About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features
13
Standard Configuration Features
13
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components
15
Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components
16
Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components
17
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components
18
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components
19
Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components
20
Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components
21
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components
22
Serial Number Location
23
2 Activating and Customizing the Software
25
Activating and Customizing the Software in Windows 7
25
Activating the Windows Operating System
25
Downloading Windows 7 Updates
26
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
26
Customizing the Monitor Display
26
Activating and Customizing the Software in Windows 8
26
Activating the Windows Operating System
26
Downloading Windows 8 Updates
27
Customizing the Monitor Display
27
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
28
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
28
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
29
Computer Setup-File
30
Computer Setup-Storage
31
Computer Setup-Security
34
Computer Setup-Power
39
Computer Setup-Advanced
40
Recovering the Configuration Settings
42
4 Illustrated Parts Catalog
43
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Spare Parts
43
Computer System Components
43
Cables
45
Misc Parts
46
Drives
47
Misc Boards
48
Sequential Part Number Listing
48
Microtower (MT) Chassis Spare Parts
52
Computer Major Components
52
Cables
54
Misc Parts
55
Drives
56
Misc Boards
57
Sequential Part Number Listing
57
Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Spare Parts
61
Computer Major Components
61
Cables
63
Misc Parts
64
Drives
66
Misc Boards
66
Sequential Part Number Listing
67
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis Spare Parts
70
Computer Major Components
70
Cables
71
Misc Parts
72
Drives
74
Misc Boards
74
Sequential Part Number Listing
74
5 Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation
78
Electrostatic Discharge Information
78
Generating Static
78
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
79
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
79
Grounding the Work Area
80
Recommended Materials and Equipment
80
Operating Guidelines
81
Routine Care
81
General Cleaning Safety Precautions
81
Cleaning the Computer Case
81
Cleaning the Keyboard
82
Cleaning the Monitor
82
Cleaning the Mouse
83
Service Considerations
83
Power Supply Fan
83
Tools and Software Requirements
83
Screws
83
Cables and Connectors
84
Hard Drives
84
Lithium Coin Cell Battery
84
SATA Hard Drives
85
SATA Hard Drive Cables
85
SATA Data Cable
85
SMART ATA Drives
85
Cable Management
85
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
87
Preparation for Disassembly
87
Access Panel
88
Front Bezel
89
Front Bezel Security
90
Bezel Blanks
92
System Board Connections
93
Memory
94
Dimms
94
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
94
Populating DIMM Sockets
95
Installing Dimms
96
Expansion Card
97
Replace the Computer Access Panel
100
Reconnect the Power Cord and Turn on the Computer
100
Lock any Security Devices that Were Disengaged When the Access Panel was Removed
100
Drives
101
Description Spare Part Number
101
Drive Positions
102
Prepare the Computer for Disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly
103
Remove the Computer Access Panel (Access Panel
103
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
103
Installing Drives
107
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
109
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
111
Hood Sensor
116
Front I/O, USB Assembly
117
Power Switch Assembly
119
Speaker
120
Rear Chassis Fan
121
Fan Sink
122
Processor
124
Power Supply
127
System Board
128
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
129
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
131
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
134
Preparation for Disassembly
134
Computer Access Panel
135
Front Bezel
136
Front Bezel Security
137
Bezel Blanks
139
Memory
140
Dimms
140
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
140
Populating DIMM Sockets
140
Installing Dimms
141
Expansion Cards
142
System Board Connections
148
Drives
150
Drive Positions
152
Removing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
152
Installing a 5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
154
Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay
156
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
156
Front Fan Assembly
159
Front I/O Assembly
161
Power Switch/Led Assembly
162
Heat Sink
163
Processor
165
Speaker
168
Rear Chassis Fan
169
Power Supply
171
System Board
173
8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
175
Preparation for Disassembly
175
Access Panel
176
Front Bezel
177
Front Bezel Security
178
Bezel Blanks
180
Memory
181
Dimms
181
DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
181
Populating DIMM Sockets
181
Installing Dimms
182
Expansion Card
184
System Board Connections
189
Drives
190
Drive Positions
190
Installing and Removing Drives
191
Removing a 5.25-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
192
Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
193
Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive from a Drive Bay
196
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay
197
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
199
Fan Duct
202
Front Fan Assembly
203
Hood Sensor
205
Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly
206
Speaker
208
Heat Sink
209
Processor
210
Power Supply
214
System Board
216
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
218
9 Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis
219
Preparation for Disassembly
219
Access Panel
220
Front Bezel
221
Front Bezel Security
222
Bezel Blank
224
System Board Connections
225
Memory
226
Sodimms
226
DDR3-SDRAM Sodimms
226
Populating SODIMM Sockets
227
Installing Sodimms
228
Front Fan
230
Optical Drive
231
Removing the Optical Drive
231
Preparing the New Optical Drive
232
Installing the New Optical Drive
233
Hard Drive
234
Optical Drive Rail
239
Card Reader
240
Speaker
242
Heat Sink
243
Processor
245
WLAN Module
248
Hood Sensor
250
Graphics Board
251
System Board
253
Rear Fan
255
Antennas
256
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
260
Port Cover
261
Power Supply, External
262
10 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
263
Safety and Comfort
263
Before You Call for Technical Support
263
Helpful Hints
264
Solving General Problems
266
Solving Power Problems
270
Solving Hard Drive Problems
272
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
275
Solving Display Problems
277
Solving Audio Problems
282
Solving Printer Problems
284
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
286
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
288
Solving Network Problems
290
Solving Memory Problems
293
Solving Processor Problems
295
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
295
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
297
Solving Front Panel Component Problems
299
Solving Internet Access Problems
299
Solving Software Problems
301
Contacting Customer Support
303
11 POST Error Messages
304
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
305
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
313
Interpreting Post Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
315
12 Password Security and Resetting CMOS
317
Resetting the Password Jumper
318
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
319
13 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
321
Why Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI
321
How to Access and Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI
321
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB Device
322
14 Backup and Recovery
323
Restoring and Recovering in Windows 7
323
System Restore
323
System Recovery
323
System Recovery When Windows Is Responding
324
System Recovery Using Recovery Media
325
System Recovery When Windows Is Not Responding
325
Creating Recovery Media
326
Using Recovery Media
327
Backup and Recovery in Windows 8
328
Backing up Your Information
328
Performing a System Recovery
329
Using the Windows Recovery Tools
329
Using F11 Recovery Tools
330
Using Windows 8 Operating System Media (Purchased Separately)
330
Appendix A Battery Replacement
331
Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive
334
Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
339
Smart Cover Failsafe Key
339
Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
340
Appendix D Power Cord Set Requirements
342
General Requirements
342
Japanese Power Cord Requirements
342
Country-Specific Requirements
343
Appendix E Specifications
344
CMT Specifications
344
MT Specifications
345
SFF Specifications
347
USDT Specifications
348
332 Appendix E Specifications
344
Index
349
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HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Reference Manual (179 pages)
Compaq Business PC
Brand:
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| Category:
Desktop
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