HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor User Manual

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
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. If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the bezel blank. See
Bezel
Blanks on page 80 for more information.
5. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive (1). HP has
provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the 5.25-inch drive bracket under the access
panel. The M3 metric guide screws are black. Refer to
Installing Drives on page 95 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 6-20 Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive in a Minitower (top) and Desktop (bottom)
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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