HP Elite 7300 MT User manual

Copyright © 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice.
Part Number: 655130–001
Version: 1.0

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
●Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card on
page 18
Features may vary by model. 1

Removing and
Replacing a Hard Disk
Drive
Computer features may vary by model.
15 – 20 minutes
Before you begin
Observe the following requirements before removing
and replacing the hard disk drive.
WARNING! Never open the cover with the power
applied. You might damage your computer or be
injured by the spinning the fan blades.
WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edge inside the
computer.
WARNING! Keep your hands away from the
moving fan.
WARNING! Keep fingers and tools clear of the
fan when the power is applied.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the
electronic components inside the computer. Discharge
static electricity by touching the metal cage of the
computer before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely
sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do
not touch the circuit board. Static electricity can
damage the drive.
Tools Needed
●Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a
surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.
Removing the hard disk drive
1. Remove any media or storage devices such as
CDs, DVDs, and USB.
2. Close all programs, and then shut down your
operating system.
3. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the
power cord and all attached cables from the
back of the computer.
4. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the
screw on the back panel that secures the panel
to the computer.
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5. Slide the side panel toward the back of the
computer, and then pull the side panel away
from the computer.
The inside of the computer is exposed.
6. Lift the three tabs on the front bezel to release it.
7. Open the front bezel, and then remove it from
the computer.
8. Lay the computer on a flat surface.
9. 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
(1), and then remove it from the back of the
computer (2).
11. Remove the three screws that attach the hard
disk drive cage to the computer.
NOTE: Some models may have only two
screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the
computer.
12. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked “1”
on the base of the right side of the hard drive
cage by the motherboard.
13. Grasp the hard drive cage and slide the cage
toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the
cage out of the computer (2).
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14. Disconnect the two cables from the end of the
hard disk drive. The cables may have a latch
that is pressed to release the cable.
15. To remove the hard disk drive from the cage,
remove two screws on each side of the cage
that secure the hard disk drive to the cage.
16. Slide the hard disk drive out of the cage.
NOTE: Keep the four screws available as they will
be used in the new hard drive.
Installing a new hard disk
drive
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.
1. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive
cage, making sure that the connectors on the
hard drive are on the same end of the cage as
the handle. The hard drive rests on the metal
tabs located inside the cage.
2. Install the four screws that secure the hard drive
to the cage.
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3. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the
hard disk drive.
4. Set the hard drive cage down into the bay,
aligning the tabs on the bottom of the cage with
the slots on the chassis.
5. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down
and slide the cage toward the bottom of the
computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three
screw holes are aligned.
6. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the
hard disk drive cage in place.
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7. Insert the retaining bar in the back of the
computer (1), and then align the screw holes at
the front of the computer (2).
8. Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar
in place.
9. Place the computer in an upright position.
10. Insert the three tabs on the bezel door into the
slots on the computer, and then close the bezel
door until it locks in place.
11. Install the side panel on the side of the
computer, and then slide it toward the front of
the computer.
NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the
computer. Failure to do so might cause the panel
to bend slightly outward and not close securely.
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12. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the
back of the computer.
13. Plug the power cord and any additional cables
into the back of the computer.
14. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
NOTE: If your hard disk drive was shipped
without an operating system installed, you will
need to reinstall it using the system recovery
discs.
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.
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