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4. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided

four extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The M3

metric guide screws are black. Refer to

Installing and Removing Drives on page 109 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 7-16 Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive

5. Position the guide screws on the drive into the J-slots in the drive bay. Then slide the drive

toward the front of the computer until it locks into place.

Figure 7-17 Installing the Optical Drive

6. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.

7. Connect the SATA data cable to the white SATA system board connector labeled SATA2.

8. Route the data cable through the cable guides.

CAUTION: There are two cable guides that keep the data cable from being pinched by the

drive cage when raising or lowering it. One is located on the bottom side of the drive cage. The

other is located on the chassis frame under the drive cage. Ensure that the data cable is routed

through these guides before connecting it to the optical drive.

112 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

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HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Form Factor	Small Form Factor
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1, 1 PCI
Processor	Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Chipset	Intel Q75 Express
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM
Storage	128 GB Solid State Drive
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 7, Windows 8, FreeDOS
USB Ports	6 USB 2.0
Ports	VGA, DisplayPort, RJ-45, Serial, PS/2, Audio in/out
Network	Integrated Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	240W
Dimensions	338 x 379 x 100 mm (13.3 x 14.9 x 3.9 in)
Weight	7.6 kg (16.7 lbs)
Audio	Integrated HD audio