HP Compaq 8200 Elite Teardown

ID: 161135

Description: The HQ Compaq 8200 Elite is a workstation-class...

Steps:

1. There are no screws to remove, simply pull the handle on the cover towards you
2. It is recommended that you do this with the PC flat on the floor

3. There are 3 labelled tabs
4. Pull gently upward to release them

5. Press down on the green button
6. Pull the drive backwards until you hear a small click, then raise it out of the caddy.

7. The drive caddy can be raised to allow access to the 3.5" drive bay below the CD-ROM
8. You don't have to remove the CD-ROM to do this.
9. This makes it easier to access the next 3.5" bay, too.

10. The power supply is hinged, and swings away to reveal a 3.5" bay below.
11. As with the CD-ROM, press the green button to release the drive.
12. Pull back then up to remove.
13. Depending on your configuration, there may not be a drive in this bay.

14. In the bottom-right corner, there is a tab
15. Lifting this up allows screw-free installation of PCI-E cards.

16. Make sure to unclip the cables routed through the shroud before removing it.
17. Only a very minor amount of force is required to remove the shroud.
18. This will allow you to replace the CPU heatsink or fan.

19. This workstation comes with spare Torx screws.
20. 5 Silver, 5 Black
21. Mine is missing one
22. These are also bitted for a flathead, but I had no luck actually unscrewing with one, so it's not recommended.
23. They are screwed into the chassis under the front cover
24. All screws in this device are Torx TR20. Ensure you have the correct bits before attempting board replacements