Hardware Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Product features
- Setup
- Hardware upgrades
- Serviceability features
- Warnings and cautions
- Removing and installing the access panel
- Removing and installing the access panel of the HP EliteDesk 800 35W
- Upgrading system memory
- Removing a hard drive
- Installing a hard drive
- Replacing an M.2 PCIe solid-state drive
- Replacing the WLAN module
- Installing an external antenna
- Replacing the battery
- Synchronizing the optional wireless keyboard and mouse
- Electrostatic discharge
- Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation
- Accessibility
- Index
2 Setup
Changing from desktop to tower orientation
IMPORTANT: Be sure that at least 10.2 centimeters (4 inches) of space on all sides of the computer remains
clear and free of obstructions.
The computer can be used in a tower orientation with an optional tower stand that can be purchased from HP.
NOTE: To stabilize the computer in a tower orientation, HP recommends the use of the optional tower
stand.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as a USB ash drive, from the computer.
3. Turn o the computer properly through the operating system, then turn o any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as
the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To avoid damage to the internal components of the
computer, you must disconnect the power cord.
5. Orient the computer so that its right side is facing up, and place the computer in the optional stand.
6. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
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