HP Pavilion Elite E-300 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1
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Printed in Upgrading and Servicing Guide - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 2
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Removing and Replacing the Front Panel - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 4
Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 10-20 minutes Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the front panel. Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver You can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX screwdriver with the following screw (Torx screw). Removing the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 5
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Locate the three tabs that secure the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 6
8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 2 Press the front panel into the computer. Replacing the Front Panel IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 7
4 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 6 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 5 Slide - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 8
6 584883-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Panel - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 9
Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 10
screwdriver You can use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX screwdriver with the following screw (Torx screw). Removing a CD or DVD Drive 1 Before you begin servicing the computer, press the Eject button, and remove any CD or DVD from the drive tray. 2 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 11
5 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 7 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 6 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 8 Locate the three tabs that secure the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 12
9 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 11 Pull out the drive latch (1), and then swing it to the left until it is in the center position (2). 10 Locate the CD/DVD drive you want to replace (and also the drive latch for it). 1 2 12 Push the drive partway - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 13
13 Disconnect the cables from the drive: The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the connector on the drive. In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling it from the connector. Plugs without a - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 14
Replacing a CD or DVD Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Insert the drive partway into the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 15
5 Hold the front panel over the computer, and then press the left side of the panel, inserting the tabs into the computer. Swing the right side of the panel toward the computer. 7 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 16
9 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place. 11 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 10 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 8 584880-001 - Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 17
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 18
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25-45 minutes Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive. After you replace the operating system hard disk drive, you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed system recovery steps, refer to - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 19
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Locate the three tabs that secure the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 20
8 Swing the front panel open toward the left, and then lift it off the computer. 11 Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage in the computer. 9 Lay the computer on the side. 12 Locate the latch for the hard disk drive cage inside the computer. 10 Locate the hard disk drive cage inside - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 21
13 Press the cage latch (1), and slide the hard disk drive cage toward the top of the computer (2) to release it. 2 1 15 Disconnect the cables from the hard disk drive in the cage: IMPORTANT: Recording the plug locations when there are two drives helps ensure you correctly replace the connections. - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 22
Plugs without a latch: 17 Slide the drive out of the cage. For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. MASTER SLAVE To CPU 16 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the drive in the cage. 6 584881-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 23
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Slide the replacement drive into the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 24
6 Lower the cage into the computer, inserting the four tabs on the bottom of the cage into the computer slots. 8 Insert and tighten the two screws that secure the cage in the computer. 7 Slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it locks into place. 9 Set the computer upright. 10 - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 25
11 Press the front panel into the computer. 13 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 12 Hold the side panel over - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 26
15 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 16 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 10 584881-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 27
Removing and Replacing an Add-in Card - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 28
Removing and Replacing an Add-in Card 15-25 minutes Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing an add-in card. Tools Needed Flathead screwdriver. Note that you need a screwdriver with a long shaft when you are replacing a long graphics card. You can use a - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 29
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Lay the computer on the side. 8 - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 30
9 On the back of the computer, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in cards. If it is present, also remove the additional screw that secures a large graphics card. 11 Identify the type of card you are replacing: NOTE: The inside bracket for a long graphics card may vary in shape. - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 31
13 Twist the inside bracket clock-wise to free the top of the bracket from the drive cage. 15 Set the bracket aside. 14 Pull the inside bracket from the computer. You may have to move cables out of the way as you withdraw the bracket. 16 Disconnect the power cable from the long graphics card: - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 32
17 If present, disconnect any cables connected to a short or standard length card. 19 Remove the card: If there is a release latch, place your finger on the latch and push down on the pad (1) (or out on the lever) as you lift the card (2) from the socket. 2 1 1 18 Look at the add-in card socket - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 33
If there is no release latch, gently rock the card to free it, and then lift the card from the socket. Move the card toward the inside of the computer to free the card external connectors from the computer slot, and then lift the card out of the computer. Replacing an Add-in Card IMPORTANT: The new - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 34
2 Connect any cables to the card. Skip to step 11. 4 Place the foot of the card external end into the bottom of the open slots. 3 For a long graphics card, lower the card into the computer, then move the card over the socket and toward the open slots. 5 Press the card straight down until it is - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 35
6 Connect the power cable to the long graphics card. 8 ...insert the inside bracket over the long graphics card placing the foot of the bracket over the lower screw hole in the computer. You may have to move cables out of the way as you insert the bracket. 7 Grasp the inside bracket, and... 9 - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 36
10 Insert and tighten the two screws that secure the inside bracket in the computer. Note that you need a flathead screwdriver with a long shaft to insert the lower screw. 12 Replace the bracket cover onto the back of the computer: Align the bracket cover hooks over the slots on the computer, and - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 37
13 Insert and tighten the bracket cover screw. If it is present, also insert and tighten the additional screw that secures a large graphics card. 15 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the front of the computer. 14 Set the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 38
17 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer into place. 19 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 18 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 12 584882-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-in Card - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 39
Removing and Replacing Memory - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 40
Removing and Replacing Memory 30-45 minutes Before You Begin Use the product specification for your model to find the correct type of DIMM (dual in-line memory module) for your computer and the maximum memory amount. Memory upgrades may not be needed. Many computers already have the maximum amount - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 41
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 6 Tilt out the top of the side panel, and then lift the panel from the computer. 5 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to release it. 7 Lay the computer on the side. 584926 - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 42
8 Locate the memory sockets on your computer motherboard. The memory sockets in the computer may be paired sets, coded blue and black. The blue sockets are filled first, starting with the largest capacity module placed in the socket closest to the processor (1) on the motherboard. This illustration - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 43
Replacing Memory IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. NOTE: Install the memory modules into the blue sockets - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 44
4 Set the computer upright. 6 Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the rail slots. 5 Hold the side panel over the side of the - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 45
8 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 9 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn on the computer. 584926-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory 7 - HP Pavilion Elite E-300 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 - Page 46
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