HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor User Manual

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 75).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Access Panel on page 76).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 77).
4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations:
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
avoid damaging the cable.
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If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the
back of the drive.
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If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board.
Figure 6-14 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
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If you are removing a hard drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back
of the drive.
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HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q77 Express
Processor	Intel Core i7-3770, Intel Core i5-3570, Intel Core i5-3470, Intel Core i3-3220
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR3
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Ports	USB, DisplayPort, VGA, serial, PS/2, audio in/out
Operating System	Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, FreeDOS
Audio	Integrated high-definition audio
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	240W
Dimensions	33.8 x 37.9 x 10.0 cm
Weight	Approx. 7.6 kg