HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Microtower User Manual

5. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided
eight extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The M3
metric guide screws are black. Refer to
Drives on page 68 for an illustration of the extra M3
metric guide screws location.
NOTE: When replacing the drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to
the new one.
CAUTION: Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the
internal components of the drive.
Figure 6-17 Installing Guide Screws (Optical Drive Shown)
6. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until
the drive snaps into place.
Figure 6-18 Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage
7. Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations.
a. If you are installing an optical drive, connect the power cable and data cable to the back of
the drive.
NOTE: The power cable for the optical drives is a two-headed cable that is routed from
the system board to the rear of the optical drive bays.
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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