HP Compaq Elite 8300 User Manual

7. Slide the new hard disc drive, or drive adapter bracket holding an optional 2.5-inch drive, into the
cage until it snaps in place. Be sure that the connector on the hard disc drive is at the opening of
the cage.
Figure 7-21 Inserting the hard disc drive into the cage
8. With the hard disc drive connector facing toward the center of the chassis, place the hard disc
drive cage into the chassis and slide it toward the center until it snaps firmly into place.
NOTE: Make sure the hard drive is firmly seated in the connector. Failure to completely seat
the hard drive may result in the inability to install the access panel, as well as disk errors when
booting the computer.
Figure 7-22 Installing the hard disc drive cage
9. To replace the access panel, set the panel on the back of the computer, slightly above the stand,
and slide it down into place.
10. Reconnect the power cord and external devices.
11. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
12. Turn on the computer.
52 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis

HP Compaq Elite 8300 Specifications

General

Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
HDD size	3.5 \
Dimensions (WxDxH)	178 x 445 x 448 mm
Microphone in	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
PCI slots	3
Chassis type	Mini-Tower
Product type	PC barebone
Product color	Gray
Audio system	HD
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Q77 Express
Compatible processor series	Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Power supply	320 W
Operating system installed	No
Processor model	-
Processor family	Intel

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	11200 g