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Part Number: 655130–001
Version: 1.0
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
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page 2
Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive on
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page 9
Upgrading or Replacing Memory on page 14
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Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card on
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page 18
Features may vary by model.1
Removing and
Removing the hard disk drive
Replacing a Hard Disk
Drive
Computer features may vary by model.
15 – 20 minutes
Before you begin
Observe the following requirements before removing
and replacing the hard disk drive.
WARNING!Never open the cover with the power
applied. You might damage your computer or be
injured by the spinning the fan blades.
WARNING!Avoid touching sharp edge inside the
computer.
1.Remove any media or storage devices such as
CDs, DVDs, and USB.
2.Close all programs, and then shut down your
operating system.
3.Unplug the computer by disconnecting the
power cord and all attached cables from the
back of the computer.
WARNING!Keep your hands away from the
moving fan.
WARNING!Keep fingers and tools clear of the
fan when the power is applied.
CAUTION:Static electricity can damage the
electronic components inside the computer. Discharge
static electricity by touching the metal cage of the
computer before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
IMPORTANT:A hard disk drive is extremely
sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do
not touch the circuit board. Static electricity can
damage the drive.
Tools Needed
Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver
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Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a
surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.
4.Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the
screw on the back panel that secures the panel
to the computer.
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5.Slide the side panel toward the back of the
computer, and then pull the side panel away
from the computer.
7.Open the front bezel, and then remove it from
the computer.
The inside of the computer is exposed.
6.Lift the three tabs on the front bezel to release it.
8.Lay the computer on a flat surface.
9.Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar
in place.
Features may vary by model.
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10. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer
(1), and then remove it from the back of the
computer (2).
12. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked “1”
on the base of the right side of the hard drive
cage by the motherboard.
11. Remove the three screws that attach the hard
disk drive cage to the computer.
NOTE:Some models may have only two
screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the
computer.
13. Grasp the hard drive cage and slide the cage
toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the
cage out of the computer (2).
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14. Disconnect the two cables from the end of the
hard disk drive. The cables may have a latch
that is pressed to release the cable.
15. To remove the hard disk drive from the cage,
remove two screws on each side of the cage
that secure the hard disk drive to the cage.
NOTE:Keep the four screws available as they will
be used in the new hard drive.
Installing a new hard disk
drive
NOTE:The replacement part may look different
than the original part because of manufacturer or
model differences; however, the replacement part
meets or exceeds the specifications of the original
part.
1.Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive
cage, making sure that the connectors on the
hard drive are on the same end of the cage as
the handle. The hard drive rests on the metal
tabs located inside the cage.
16. Slide the hard disk drive out of the cage.
Features may vary by model.
2.Install the four screws that secure the hard drive
to the cage.
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3.Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the
hard disk drive.
4.Set the hard drive cage down into the bay,
aligning the tabs on the bottom of the cage with
the slots on the chassis.
5.Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down
and slide the cage toward the bottom of the
computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three
screw holes are aligned.
6.Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the
hard disk drive cage in place.
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