HP Compaq 8100 Elite User Manual

14. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
NOTE: Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
Figure 27 Rotating the Drive Cage Down
15. Replace the access panel.
16. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
17. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
18. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the external 5.25-inch
drive before removing the external 3.5-inch drive.
1. Follow the procedure in
Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive on page 23 to remove the 5.25-inch
drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.
CAUTION: Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from
the electrical outlet before proceeding.
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HP Compaq 8100 Elite Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q57 Express
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Memory	Up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	SATA hard drives up to 1 TB
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF), Convertible Minitower (CMT)
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC261 codec
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, serial, parallel, PS/2
Power Supply	240W (SFF), 320W (CMT)