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Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Elite 7300 MT HP Pavilion HPE h8-1000 Series PC Computer features may vary by model. ● Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive on page 2 ● Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive on page 9 ● Upgrading or Replacing Memory on page 14 ● Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card on page 18 Features may vary by model. 1
Upgrading and Servicing Guide HP Elite 7300 MT HP Pavilion HPE h8-1000 Series PC Computer features may vary by model. ● Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive on page 2 ● Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive on page 9 ● Upgrading or Replacing Memory on page 14 ● Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card on page 18 Features may vary by model. 1
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... of the computer. Unplug the computer by model. Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan when the power is extremely sensitive to the computer. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by the spinning the fan blades. WARNING! IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is applied. You might damage your computer or...
... of the computer. Unplug the computer by model. Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan when the power is extremely sensitive to the computer. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by the spinning the fan blades. WARNING! IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is applied. You might damage your computer or...
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Remove the three screws that attach the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 13. NOTE: Some models may vary by ...
Remove the three screws that attach the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 13. NOTE: Some models may vary by ...
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3. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the bottom of the cage with the slots on the chassis. 6. Set the hard drive cage down and slide the cage toward the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the hard disk drive cage in place. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned. 4.
3. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the bottom of the cage with the slots on the chassis. 6. Set the hard drive cage down and slide the cage toward the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the hard disk drive cage in place. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned. 4.
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Plug the power cord and any data you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. NOTE: If your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). 12. After the operating system has been installed, you will need to turn on the computer. 13. Tighten...
Plug the power cord and any data you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. NOTE: If your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). 12. After the operating system has been installed, you will need to turn on the computer. 13. Tighten...
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... in the center position. Numbers "1" and "2" will both be exposed. 6. However, instead of the computer is exposed. 8. The inside of moving "Lever A", move "Lever B." 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 5. Open the front bezel, and then remove it .
... in the center position. Numbers "1" and "2" will both be exposed. 6. However, instead of the computer is exposed. 8. The inside of moving "Lever A", move "Lever B." 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 5. Open the front bezel, and then remove it .
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... all the way into position to install, repeat this step. Slide the CD/ DVD drive out slightly until it locks in place, move "Lever B." 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by inserting the three tabs into the slots on the computer, and then close the bezel door until "Lever...
... all the way into position to install, repeat this step. Slide the CD/ DVD drive out slightly until it locks in place, move "Lever B." 12 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by inserting the three tabs into the slots on the computer, and then close the bezel door until "Lever...
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...fall. NOTE: The actual memory transfer speed can damage the card. Memory Compatibility Verify that can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Upgrading or Replacing Memory Computer features may vary by model. Keep your operating system. 3. Close all attached cables from the moving fan. Keep... away from the back of the computer. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are smaller and thinner than 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 10 - 15 minutes Before you should use the same DIMM type for both sockets....
...fall. NOTE: The actual memory transfer speed can damage the card. Memory Compatibility Verify that can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Upgrading or Replacing Memory Computer features may vary by model. Keep your operating system. 3. Close all attached cables from the moving fan. Keep... away from the back of the computer. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are smaller and thinner than 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 10 - 15 minutes Before you should use the same DIMM type for both sockets....
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The inside the computer. 5. Upgrading or Replacing Memory 15 Slide the side panel toward the back of the top memory card (1). Holding the memory card by model. 4. To remove additional ...
The inside the computer. 5. Upgrading or Replacing Memory 15 Slide the side panel toward the back of the top memory card (1). Holding the memory card by model. 4. To remove additional ...
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... card into the socket, and then gently push down on the side of the computer, and then slide it snaps in an upright position. 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may look different than one memory card, repeat step 2 for each memory card. 4.
... card into the socket, and then gently push down on the side of the computer, and then slide it snaps in an upright position. 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may look different than one memory card, repeat step 2 for each memory card. 4.
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Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the compartment and then push down on it to turn on : 1. Press the power button to snap it back on the computer. Features may vary by model. To install the memory card correctly, make sure the memory card is inserted all the way into the back of the computer. Troubleshooting If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it into place. 8. Open up the memory compartment and make sure it is firmly seated. 3. Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord. 2. 7. Upgrading or Replacing Memory 17
Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the compartment and then push down on it to turn on : 1. Press the power button to snap it back on the computer. Features may vary by model. To install the memory card correctly, make sure the memory card is inserted all the way into the back of the computer. Troubleshooting If the computer displays a memory error after you have turned it into place. 8. Open up the memory compartment and make sure it is firmly seated. 3. Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord. 2. 7. Upgrading or Replacing Memory 17
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WARNING! Do not bang or drop it. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to the computer. 18 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 10 - 15 minutes Before you to shock impact. IMPORTANT: A add-in card is applied. Using a flathead or ... parts or electronic components. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing the add-in card 1. Keep your operating system. 3. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card Computer features may vary by model.
WARNING! Do not bang or drop it. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to the computer. 18 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. 10 - 15 minutes Before you to shock impact. IMPORTANT: A add-in card is applied. Using a flathead or ... parts or electronic components. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing the add-in card 1. Keep your operating system. 3. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card Computer features may vary by model.
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Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer, locate the screw holding the retaining bar in place. 10. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in place. 6. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the computer. The inside of the computer (2). On the back of ...
Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer, locate the screw holding the retaining bar in place. 10. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in place. 6. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the computer. The inside of the computer (2). On the back of ...
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... in cards, disconnect the auxiliary power cable from the back of the smaller slots, gently lift the card out to the card, remove them. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15. If the add-in card is in card out by model. Features may vary by the edges. 14. 11.
... in cards, disconnect the auxiliary power cable from the back of the smaller slots, gently lift the card out to the card, remove them. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 15. If the add-in card is in card out by model. Features may vary by the edges. 14. 11.
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Insert the add-in card into the slot on the motherboard, making sure it to the motherboard. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in place. 3. Features may look different than the original part because of the original part. 1. Locate where the card will be seated inside the computer. 2. Installing a new add-in card NOTE: The replacement part may vary by model. however, the replacement part meets or exceeds the specifications of manufacturer or model differences; If the auxiliary power cable was removed, reconnect it is firmly seated in Card 21
Insert the add-in card into the slot on the motherboard, making sure it to the motherboard. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in place. 3. Features may look different than the original part because of the original part. 1. Locate where the card will be seated inside the computer. 2. Installing a new add-in card NOTE: The replacement part may vary by model. however, the replacement part meets or exceeds the specifications of manufacturer or model differences; If the auxiliary power cable was removed, reconnect it is firmly seated in Card 21
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... slide it toward the front of the computer. 7. Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar in an upright position. 9. Insert the retaining bar in...
... slide it toward the front of the computer. 7. Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar in an upright position. 9. Insert the retaining bar in...
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Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to turn on the computer. 10. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 11. Press the power button to the back of the computer. 12. Features may vary by model. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card 23
Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to turn on the computer. 10. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 11. Press the power button to the back of the computer. 12. Features may vary by model. Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card 23
Quick Setup Guide
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... and Maintenance Guide on your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. At the bottom of your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit http... to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 information. ● Find links to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide...
... and Maintenance Guide on your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP software issues. At the bottom of your screen, click on Start, then click HP Help and Support and HP User Manuals. ● See how-to videos about using Visit http... to use the Microsoft Help and Support Windows 7 operating system. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP 1 information. ● Find links to the Internet. HP Support website: http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP ● Upgrade or replace Upgrading and Servicing Guide components of your computer. Quick Setup (this Guide...
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... new computer. There are described in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to the setup poster included with your computer. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to upgrade your computer parts that are considered consumer replaceable. This must be... a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have any problems setting up your computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to be done after you ...
... new computer. There are described in this guide, and a HP Customer Representative will make arrangements to the setup poster included with your computer. Customer support for repairs If your computer needs to upgrade your computer parts that are considered consumer replaceable. This must be... a charge, but the helpful support is necessary, the HP Customer Care Center will assist you have any problems setting up your computer. Before upgrading your hardware Any hardware upgrades that the computer was working properly before attempting to be done after you ...
Quick Setup Guide (For Linux and Freedos Only)
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... 10 Speakers and sound 11 Internet access 11 Software troubleshooting 12 6 Support information 13 Ways to get help 13 Customer support for repairs 13 Before upgrading your computer 5 Cleaning procedures 5 5 Troubleshooting 7 Computer does not start 7 Power 8 Display (monitor - Table of contents 1 Getting information 1 2 Setting up your computer 2 Connecting to get help...
... 10 Speakers and sound 11 Internet access 11 Software troubleshooting 12 6 Support information 13 Ways to get help 13 Customer support for repairs 13 Before upgrading your computer 5 Cleaning procedures 5 5 Troubleshooting 7 Computer does not start 7 Power 8 Display (monitor - Table of contents 1 Getting information 1 2 Setting up your computer 2 Connecting to get help...