HP Compaq Pro 6300 Series Small Form Factor User Manual

4. Remove the front fan assembly (Front Fan Assembly on page 120).
5. Remove the heat sink (
Heat sink on page 126).
6. Rotate the locking lever to its full open position (1).
7. Raise and rotate the microprocessor retainer to its fully open position (2).
8. Carefully lift the processor from the socket (3).
CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and
handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to
replace the system board.
The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to prevent damage to
the processor’s solder connections.
Figure 7-36 Removing the processor
To install a new processor:
1. Place the processor in its socket and close the retainer. Make sure the slot in the processor fits
into the post on the socket.
Processor 129

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