HP Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor User Manual

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the 5.25-inch drive
before removing the 3.5-inch drive.
1. Follow the procedure in
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay on page 180 to remove
the 5.25-inch drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.
CAUTION: Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected
from the electrical outlet before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card
reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board as indicated in the following illustration.
Figure 8-19 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
184 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

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