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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Guide HP EliteDesk 700 G1 Small Form Factor...
  • Page 2 HP End User Not all features are available in all editions License Agreement (EULA). If you do not The information contained herein is subject of Windows 8.
  • Page 3 About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading the HP EliteDesk Business PC. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
  • Page 4 About This Book...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product features ..............................1 Standard configuration features ......................1 Front panel components ........................2 Rear panel components ........................3 Media card reader components ......................4 Serial number location .......................... 5 2 Hardware upgrades ............................6 Serviceability features .......................... 6 Warnings and cautions .........................
  • Page 6 Installing a security lock ........................41 Cable lock .......................... 41 Padlock ..........................41 HP Business PC Security Lock ..................42 Front bezel security ......................46 Appendix A Battery replacement ........................48 Appendix B Electrostatic discharge ........................51 Preventing electrostatic damage ......................51 Grounding methods ..........................

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product features Standard configuration features Features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on some computer models only). NOTE: This computer model can be used in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation. Standard configuration features...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Components

    Front panel components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Slim Optical Drive (optional) Headphone Connector USB 2.0 Ports (black) Dual-State Power Button USB 3.0 Ports (blue) Hard Drive Activity Light Microphone/Headphone Connector 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional) NOTE:...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Components

    Power Cord Connector NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP. When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone.

  • Page 10: Media Card Reader Components

    Media card reader components The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components. Slot Media SD/HC/XC/UHS-I/II Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Secure Digital ●...

  • Page 11: Serial Number Location

    Serial number location Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the exterior of the computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance. Serial number location...

  • Page 12: Hardware Upgrades

    To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the . It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. WARNING! Energized and moving parts inside.

  • Page 13: Removing The Computer Access Panel

    Removing the computer access panel To access internal components, you must remove the access panel: Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Computer Access Panel

    Replacing the computer access panel Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place (2). Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades...

  • Page 15: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

  • Page 16: Removing Bezel Blanks

    (4). NOTE: After removing the slim optical drive bezel blank and installing a slim optical drive, you can install an optional bezel trim piece (available from HP) that surrounds the front of the slim optical drive. Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Front Bezel

    Replacing the front bezel Insert the four hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1) then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis (2) and snap it into place. Replacing the front bezel...

  • Page 18: Changing From Desktop To Tower Configuration

    Orient the computer so that its right side is facing down and place the computer in the optional stand. NOTE: To stabilize the computer in a tower orientation, HP recommends the use of the optional tower stand. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.

  • Page 19: System Board Connections

    System board connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors for your model. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component PCI Express x16 downshifted X4PCIEXP white Expansion Card to a x4 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP2 black Expansion Card...

  • Page 20: Installing Additional Memory

    System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component SATA 3.0 SATA1 light blue Any SATA Device other than the Primary Hard Drive SATA 3.0 SATA2 light blue Any SATA Device other than the Primary Hard Drive USB 2.0 MEDIA black USB 2.0 Device, such as a USB 2.0 Media Card Reader Installing additional memory...

  • Page 21: Installing Dimms

    The system will automatically operate in single channel mode, dual channel mode, or flex mode, depending on how the DIMMs are installed. NOTE: Single channel and unbalanced dual channel memory configurations will result in inferior graphics performance. The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one ●...
  • Page 22 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet.
  • Page 23 The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. Installing additional memory...

  • Page 24: Removing Or Installing An Expansion Card

    Removing or installing an expansion card The computer has two PCI Express x1 expansion slots, one PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot. NOTE: The PCI Express slots support only low profile cards. You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot.
  • Page 25 Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card. NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis.
  • Page 26 If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame.
  • Page 27 To install a new expansion card, hold the card just above the expansion socket on the system board then move the card toward the rear of the chassis (1) so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis. Press the card straight down into the expansion socket on the system board (2).

  • Page 28: Drive Positions

    Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Drive positions Slim optical drive bay 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drives (media card reader shown) 2.5-inch internal hard drive bay NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above.

  • Page 29: Installing And Removing Drives

    You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock ● in place. HP has provided four extra 6-32 standard guide screws installed on the top of the drive bay. The 6-32 standard guide screws are required for a media card reader or a secondary hard drive installed in the 3.5-inch optional drive bay.
  • Page 30 CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive: If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.

  • Page 31: Removing A 3.5-Inch Device

    Removing a 3.5-inch device CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
  • Page 32 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. Press inward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1) and slide the drive out of the rear of the drive bay (2).

  • Page 33: Installing A 3.5-Inch Device

    Install 6-32 guide screws in the holes on each side of the drive. NOTE: HP has supplied four extra 6-32 guide screws on top of the drive cage. Refer to Installing and removing drives on page 23 for an illustration of the extra guide screws location.
  • Page 34 Rotate the drive cage to its upright position. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive snaps into place. Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades...
  • Page 35 If installing a USB 3.0 media card reader, connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the USB 3.0 connector on the system board labeled MEDIA3.0. NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 13 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors.

  • Page 36: Removing A Slim Optical Drive

    Removing a slim optical drive CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

  • Page 37: Installing A Slim Optical Drive

    Installing a slim optical drive Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
  • Page 38 NOTE: An optional bezel trim piece that surrounds the front of the optical drive is available from HP. Install the bezel trim piece in the front bezel before installing the front bezel. Replace the computer access panel. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.

  • Page 39: Removing And Replacing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

    Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
  • Page 40 Pull the release lever next to the rear of the hard drive outward (1). While pulling the release lever out, slide the drive back until it stops, then lift the drive up and out of the bay (2). To install a hard drive, you must transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive to the new hard drive.
  • Page 41 Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage, press the hard drive down into the bay, then slide it forward until it stops and locks in place. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive. NOTE: The data cable for the primary hard drive must be connected to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance problems.

  • Page 42: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

    Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
  • Page 43 Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive. Pull outward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1) then slide the drive back until it stops and pull it down and out of the drive bay (2). Installing and removing drives...

  • Page 44: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

    Install four black and blue M3 isolation mounting guide screws (two on each side of the drive). NOTE: M3 metric isolation mounting guide screws can be purchased from HP. When replacing a drive, transfer the four M3 isolation mounting guide screws from the old drive to the new one.
  • Page 45 Rotate the drive cage to its upright position. Align the guide screws on the drive with the J-slots on the sides of the drive bay. Press the drive up into the drive bay then slide it forward until it locks in place. Installing and removing drives...
  • Page 46 Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive. NOTE: If the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive, connect the data cable to the dark blue SATA connector labeled SATA0 on the system board. If it is a secondary drive, connect the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system board.

  • Page 47: Installing A Security Lock

    Installing a security lock The security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the computer. Cable lock Padlock Installing a security lock...

  • Page 48: Hp Business Pc Security Lock

    HP Business PC Security Lock Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees.
  • Page 49 Slide the security cable through the hole in the cable lock on the rear of the monitor. Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket (1) and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the bracket (2).
  • Page 50 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock. Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw provided. Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades...
  • Page 51 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to engage the lock. Use the key provided to disengage the lock. When complete, all devices in your workstation will be secured. Installing a security lock...

  • Page 52: Front Bezel Security

    Front bezel security The front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP. To install the security screw: Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
  • Page 53 Install the security screw through the middle front bezel release tab to secure the front bezel in place. Replace the access panel. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

  • Page 54: Appendix A Battery Replacement

    The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to http://www.hp.com/...
  • Page 55 Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board. NOTE: On some computer models, it may be necessary to remove an internal component to gain access to the battery. Depending on the type of battery holder on the system board, complete the following instructions to replace the battery.
  • Page 56 Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place. NOTE: After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete this procedure. Replace the computer access panel. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system setups using Computer Setup.

  • Page 57: Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

    ● Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. ● If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

  • Page 58: Appendix C Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care And Shipping Preparation

    Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation Computer operating guidelines and routine care Follow these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer and monitor: Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and ●...

  • Page 59: Optical Drive Precautions

    ● Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized HP service provider. Shipping preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer: Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, CDs, or USB flash drives. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit.

  • Page 60: Index

    23 cable lock 41 security installation 23 front bezel 46 cable lock 41 locations 22 HP Business PC Security front bezel 46 Lock 42 HP Business PC Security padlock 41 Lock 42 electrostatic discharge, preventing padlock 41...

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