HP Compaq Elite 8300 Series User Manual

8. If removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of
the optical drive.
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
avoid damaging the cable.
Figure 4-19 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
9. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
Figure 4-20 Rotating the Drive Cage Down
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HP Compaq Elite 8300 Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q77 Express
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR3
Processor	Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Storage	SSD
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows 7, Windows 8, FreeDOS
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF)
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, USB 3.0, DisplayPort, VGA, Serial, PS/2, Audio