HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Desktop Mini Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide
HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Desktop Mini
HP EliteDesk 705 G1 Desktop Mini
HP ProDesk 600 G1 Desktop Mini
HP ProDesk 400 G1 Desktop Mini

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Fourth Edition: December 2014
Third Edition: November 2014
Second Edition: May 2014
First Edition: March 2014
Document part number: 756961-004
Product Notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows 8. This computer may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com for details.
This computer may require upgraded and/or
separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD
drive to install the Windows 7 software and
take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality.
See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/
windows7/get-know-windows-7 for details.
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Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and
software) within 14 days for a refund subject
to the refund policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the computer, please contact your
local point of sale (the seller).

About This Book
This guide provides basic information for upgrading the HP Desktop Mini Business PC.
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Table of contents
1 Product features ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Standard configuration features ........................................................................................................................... 1
Front panel components (EliteDesk 800, EliteDesk 705, ProDesk 600) .............................................................. 2
Front panel components (ProDesk 400) ............................................................................................................... 3
Rear panel components (EliteDesk 800) ............................................................................................................... 4
Rear panel components (EliteDesk 705) ............................................................................................................... 5
Rear panel components (ProDesk 600) ................................................................................................................ 6
Rear panel components (ProDesk 400) ................................................................................................................ 7
Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Hardware upgrades ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Serviceability features ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings and cautions .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the power cord ................................................................................................................................. 10
Removing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................ 11
Replacing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................. 12
Changing from desktop to tower configuration ................................................................................................. 13
Removing and replacing a hard drive .................................................................................................................. 14
Installing additional memory .............................................................................................................................. 17
SODIMMs ............................................................................................................................................ 17
DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs .................................................................................................................... 17
Populating SODIMM sockets ............................................................................................................. 18
Installing SODIMMs ........................................................................................................................... 19
Replacing the battery .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Installing a security lock ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Cable lock .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Padlock .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Appendix A Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................. 26
Preventing electrostatic damage ........................................................................................................................ 26
Grounding methods ............................................................................................................................................. 26
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Appendix B Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation ............................................ 27
Computer operating guidelines and routine care ............................................................................................... 27
Shipping preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
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1 Product features
Standard configuration 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 tower stand is
sold separately.
Standard configuration features 1

Front panel components (EliteDesk 800, EliteDesk 705, ProDesk
600)
1 Dual-State Power Button 4 USB 3.0 Port - Charging
2 Hard Drive Activity Light 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector
3 USB 3.0 Port 6 Headphone Connector
NOTE: The USB 3.0 Port - Charging also provides current to charge a device such as a Smart Phone. The charging current
is available whenever the power cord is plugged into the system, even when the system is off.
NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want
to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by
double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the
computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.
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Front panel components (ProDesk 400)
1 Dual-State Power Button 4 Microphone Connector
2 Hard Drive Activity Light 5 Headphone Connector
3 USB 3.0 Ports
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with the
computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.
Front panel components (ProDesk 400) 3

Rear panel components (EliteDesk 800)
1DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 4 USB 3.0 Ports (blue)
2VGA Monitor Connector 5 RJ-45 Network Connector
3Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices
(green)
6Power Cord Connector
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