HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Desktop Mini Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Desktop Mini
HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Desktop Mini
HP ProDesk 600 G2 Desktop Mini
HP ProDesk 400 G2 Desktop Mini

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First Edition: July 2015
Document part number: 822839-001
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. Go to
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.
Go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/
windows7/get-know-windows-7 for details.
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entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a refund subject to the
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For any further information or to request a full
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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 conguration features ........................................................................................................................... 1
Front panel components (EliteDesk 800 and ProDesk 600) ................................................................................. 2
Front panel components (EliteDesk 705) .............................................................................................................. 3
Front panel components (ProDesk 400) ............................................................................................................... 4
Rear panel components (EliteDesk 800, EliteDesk 705, and ProDesk 600) ......................................................... 5
Rear panel components (ProDesk 400) ................................................................................................................. 6
Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Hardware upgrades ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Serviceability features ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings and cautions .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the AC power cord ............................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................. 10
Replacing the computer access panel ................................................................................................................. 11
Changing from desktop to tower conguration .................................................................................................. 12
Installing additional memory .............................................................................................................................. 13
SODIMMs ............................................................................................................................................ 13
SODIMM specications ...................................................................................................................... 13
Populating SODIMM sockets ............................................................................................................. 14
Installing SODIMMs ............................................................................................................................ 15
Removing and replacing a hard disk drive (HDD) ................................................................................................ 18
Replacing an M.2 PCIe solid state drive (SSD) ..................................................................................................... 20
Replacing the WLAN module ............................................................................................................................... 25
Installing an external antenna ............................................................................................................................ 30
Replacing the battery .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Installing a security lock ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Attaching the computer to a mounting xture ................................................................................................... 40
Synchronizing the optional wireless keyboard and mouse ................................................................................ 41
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Appendix A Electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................. 43
Preventing electrostatic damage ........................................................................................................................ 43
Grounding methods ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Appendix B Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation ............................................. 44
Computer operating guidelines and routine care ............................................................................................... 44
Shipping preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 45
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
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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 tower stand is
sold separately.
Standard conguration features 1

Front panel components (EliteDesk 800 and ProDesk 600)
NOTE: Your computer model may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
1 Headphone Connector 5 USB 3.0 Port
2 Microphone or Headphone Connector (software
selectable, default mode is microphone)
6 HDD Activity LED
3 USB 3.0 Type C Port 7 Dual-State Power Button
4 USB 3.0 Port–Charging
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 AC power cord is connected to the system, even when the system is o.
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is ashing 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 (EliteDesk 705)
NOTE: Your computer model may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
1 Headphone Connector 4 USB 3.0 Port
2 Microphone Connector 5 HDD Activity LED
3 USB 3.0 Port–Charging 6 Dual-State Power Button
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 AC power cord is connected to the system, even when the system is o.
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is ashing 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 (EliteDesk 705) 3

Front panel components (ProDesk 400)
NOTE: Your computer model may look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
1 Headphone Connector 4 USB 3.0 Port
2 Microphone Connector 5 HDD Activity LED
3 USB 3.0 Port–Charging 6 Dual-State Power Button
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 AC power cord is connected to the system, even when the system is o.
NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is ashing 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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