HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Microtower User Manual

7. To install a hard drive, you must transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws
from the old hard drive to the new hard drive.
Figure 7-25 Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws
8. Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage, press the hard drive down into
the bay, then slide it back until it stops and locks in place.
Figure 7-26 Installing the Hard Drive
9. Connect the power cable and data cable to the back of the hard drive.
NOTE: If the system has only one SATA hard drive, the data cable must be connected to the
dark blue connector labeled SATA0 on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance
problems.
10. Rotate the drive cage for internal drives and the power supply down to their normal positions.
11. Replace the access panel.
12. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
13. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
14. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
118 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Microtower Specifications

General

Form Factor	Microtower
Processor	Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Chipset	Intel Q75 Express
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR3
Storage	256 GB Solid State Drive
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics or optional discrete graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8 Pro, FreeDOS
Ports	USB 2.0/3.0, VGA, DisplayPort
Network	Integrated Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
Audio	High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC221 codec
Power Supply	320W
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x1
Weight	Approx. 16.5 lbs