HP EliteDesk 705 G3 Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide
HP EliteDesk 705 G3 Desktop Mini

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First Edition: July 2016
Document part number: 865597-001
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This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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About This Book
This guide provides basic information for upgrading the HP Desktop Mini Business PC.
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loss of life.
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equipment or loss of information.
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Table of contents
1 Product features ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Standard conguration features ........................................................................................................................... 1
Front components ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Rear components ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Changing from desktop to tower conguration .................................................................................................... 5
Attaching the computer to a mounting xture ..................................................................................................... 6
Installing a security cable ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the power cord .................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Hardware upgrades ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Serviceability features ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings and cautions .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Removing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................... 9
Replacing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................. 10
Installing memory modules ................................................................................................................................ 11
Memory modules ............................................................................................................................... 11
Memory module specications ......................................................................................................... 11
Populating memory module slots .................................................................................................... 12
Installing memory modules .............................................................................................................. 13
Removing a hard drive ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing a hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Replacing an M.2 PCIe solid state drive (SSD) ..................................................................................................... 19
Replacing the WLAN module ............................................................................................................................... 23
Installing an external antenna ............................................................................................................................ 27
Replacing the battery .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Synchronizing the optional wireless keyboard and mouse ................................................................................ 35
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Appendix A Electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................. 37
Preventing electrostatic damage ........................................................................................................................ 37
Grounding methods ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Appendix B Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation ............................................. 38
Computer operating guidelines and routine care ............................................................................................... 38
Shipping preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
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1 Product features
Standard conguration features
Features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in
the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on some computer models only).
NOTE: This computer model can be used in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation. The stand is sold
separately.
Standard conguration features 1

Front components
NOTE: Your computer model may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
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1 Audio-out (headphone) jack 4 USB port
2 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
5 Hard drive light
3 USB 3.0 (charging) port 6 Power button
NOTE: The USB 3.0 (charging) port also provides current to charge a device such as a Smart Phone. The charging current is available
whenever the power cord is connected to the system, even when the system is o.
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Rear components
NOTE: Your computer model may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
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1 External antenna 8 Power cord retention hook
2 Dual-Mode DisplayPort (D++) 9 USB ports (2)
3 VGA monitor port 10 Padlock loop
4 External antenna connectors (2) 11 RJ-45 (network) jack
5 DisplayPort, HDMI (shown), VGA, or Serial
connector*
12 Security cable slot
6 Thumbscrew 13 Power connector
7 USB 3.0 ports (2) (blue)
* Optional
Rear components 3

Serial number location
Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the exterior of the
computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance.
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