HP Elite 7300 MT User manual

The information contained herein is subject to change without

notice.

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

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

Removing and

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.

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

Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a

surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.

Removing the hard disk drive

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.

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.

The inside of the computer is exposed.

6. Lift the three tabs on the front bezel to release it.

7. Open the front bezel, and then remove it from

the computer.

8. Lay the computer on a flat surface.

9. Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar

in place.

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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).

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.

12. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked “1”

on the base of the right side of the hard drive

cage by the motherboard.

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.

16. Slide the hard disk drive out of 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.

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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7. Insert the retaining bar in the back of the

computer (1), and then align the screw holes at

the front of the computer (2).

8. Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar

in place.

9. Place the computer in an upright position.

10. Insert the three tabs on the bezel door into the

slots on the computer, and then close the bezel

door until it locks in place.

11. Install the side panel on the side of the

computer, and then slide it toward the front of

the computer.

NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the

computer. Failure to do so might cause the panel

to bend slightly outward and not close securely.

Features may vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7

12. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the

back of the computer.

13. Plug the power cord and any additional cables

into the back of the computer.

14. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: If your hard disk drive was shipped

without an operating system installed, you will

need to reinstall it using the system recovery

discs.

To install the operating system, refer to the

instructions included with your system recovery

discs, or available from the HP support site

(www.hp.com/support).

After the operating system has been installed,

you will need to reinstall any applications and

restore any data you backed up.

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