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HP 8300 C5J37AWABA 4Solving media card reader problems, Can not write to the media card Cause

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The removable hard drive enclosure is beeping and the green LED is flashing.

Cause

Solution

Fan failure alarm on the removable hard drive enclosure has been activated.

Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement enclosure.

Solving media card reader problems

Table 7-4Solving media card reader problems

A write-protected or locked error occurs when attempting to write to the media card.

Cause

Solution

Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature that prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/ Memory Stick/PRO card.

If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using a Memory Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not in the locked position.

Can not write to the media card.

Cause

Solution

The media card is a read-only memory (ROM) card.

Check the manufacturer’s documentation included with your card to see if it writable. Refer to the previous section for a list of compatible cards.

Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature that prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/ Memory Stick/PRO card.

If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using a Memory Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not in the locked position.

Unable to access data on the media card after inserting it into a slot.

Cause

Solution

The media card is not inserted properly, is inserted in the wrong slot, or is not supported.

Ensure that the card is inserted properly with the gold contact on the correct side. The green LED will light if inserted properly.

Do not know how to remove a media card correctly.

Cause	Solution

The computer’s software is used to safely eject the card.	Open Computer, right-click on the corresponding drive icon,
	and select Eject. Then pull the card out of the slot.
	NOTE: Never remove the card when the green LED is
	flashing

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HP 8300 C5J37AWABA, 8300 D0K72US#ABA manual 4Solving media card reader problems, Can not write to the media card Cause

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Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide About This Book IiiIv About This Book Table of contents Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One AIO Chassis 107 103105 108Viii Interpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDs 143Models 153 154 Product Features OverviewPage Component Front components1Front components Side components 2Side components3Rear components Rear componentsRear components Downloading Microsoft Windows updates Installing and customizing the softwareInstalling the operating system Protecting the software Installing or upgrading device drivers Windows systemsAccessing disk image ISO files Computer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup F10 utilitiesUsing Computer Setup F10 utilities 1Computer Setup-File Computer Setup-FileComputer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup-Storage 2Computer Setup-StorageComputer Setup-Security 3Computer Setup-SecuritySlot Security Network BootMaster Boot Record System IDsSystem Security DriveLock SecurityComputer Setup-Power 4Computer Setup-PowerOption Heading Power-On Options Computer Setup-Advanced5Computer Setup-Advanced Bios Power-OnDevice Options VGA ConfigurationBus Options OperationsSata Hard Drives Serial ATA Sata Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Hard Drive CablesSmart ATA Drives Smart ATA DrivesHard Drive Capacities Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment Electrostatic discharge informationGenerating static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Recommended materials and equipment Personal grounding methods and equipmentGrounding the work area Static Shielding Protection LevelsOperating Guidelines Cleaning the keyboard General cleaning safety precautionsCleaning the computer case Routine CareCleaning the mouse Service ConsiderationsCleaning the display Tools and software requirementsHard drives Cables and connectorsLithium coin cell battery Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One AIO Chassis Preparing to disassemble the computerAdjusting the tilt/swivel base Height adjustable/recline stand optional Page Removing the rear port cover Cable management coverInstalling an access panel security screw Synchronizing the optional wireless keyboard or mousePage Access panel Page Stand Page 17Lower panel location To remove the access panel Lower panelMetal plate Metal plate is located under the standPage Remove the access panel see Access panel on Replacing drives Replacing drivesPage Page Page Replacing the optical disc drive 28Optical drive locationPage Page Memory 1Identifying Sodimm locations Location System Board Label ChannelPage Replacing the battery Page Serial port 39Serial port location To remove the serial portPage Remove the access panel see Access panel on Webcam module Webcam modulePage Page Converter board 45Converter board location To remove the converter boardPage Inch Touch sensor board Page To remove the heat sink Heat sinks Graphics board and processorGraphics heat sink Processor heat sink model Processor heat sink model Lift the heat sink assembly from the computer Processor MSATA Solid-State Drive Wlan module To remove the mSATA SSDPage Page Graphics board 59Graphics board location To remove the graphics boardPage Speakers 61Speaker location To remove the speakersFan Side panels 64Side panel locations To remove the side panelsRotate the panel out and off of the computer Power supply 66Power supply location To remove the power supply68Removing the power supply Power supply Page System board Remove the processor see Processor onPage Page Page Page Updating Smbios Information Setup Field Name Comment LabelCard reader board Page Power button board Page Page Front bezel Page Right 4 screws Bottom 2 screw Antenna Page To install the antenna, reverse the removal procedures Display panelPage 86Display panel screw locations 6300 models CMI panel Page Page Inch Hood sensor Page Hard drive and optical drive cables and connectors Page Safety and comfort Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsSafety and comfort 1Solving general problems Solving general problemsTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause SolutionPoor performance is experienced Cause Solution Solving general problemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Cause Solution Solving power problems Solving power problemsSolving hard drive problems 2Solving power problemsPower-On Disk transaction problem Cause SolutionDrive not found identified Cause Solution Advanced Power-On OptionsStorage Boot Order Solving hard drive problemsComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Computer seems to be locked up Cause SolutionCan not write to the media card Cause Solving media card reader problems4Solving media card reader problems 5Solving display problems Solving display problemsSolving display problems Blank screen no video Cause SolutionOut of Range displays on screen Cause Solution 6Solving audio problems Solving audio problemsSolving audio problems Advanced Device Options Internal Speaker Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device isSound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Line-in jack is not functioning properly Cause7Solving printer problems Solving printer problemsSolving printer problems Printer prints garbled information Cause Solution Solving keyboard and mouse problems8Solving keyboard problems Printer is offline Cause SolutionSolving keyboard and mouse problems 9Solving Mouse ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Solving hardware installation problems10Solving hardware installation problems Security USB SecuritySolving hardware installation problems Solving network problems 11Solving network problemsSolving network problems Diagnostics reports a failure Cause SolutionNew network card will not boot Cause Solving memory problems12Solving memory problems Memory count during Post is wrong Cause Solution Solving memory problemsOut of memory error Cause Solution Insufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution13Solving processor problems Solving processor problemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD problems 14Solving CD-ROM and DVD problemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD problems Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solving USB flash drive problems15Solving USB flash drive problems 16Solving internet access problems Solving internet access problemsSolving internet access problems Click Internet Options Unable to connect to the Internet CauseClick Network and Internet Click on Hardware and Sound17Solving software problems Solving software problemsSolving software problems Post Error Messages 1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionPost Error Messages Verify monitor is attached and turned Select File Save Changes and Exit Test under Storage DPS Self-testOptions Sata Emulation to IDE, Security Drivelock Security. For eachPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Bios Occurred prior to the ME firmware update Post Error Messages 2Diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes Interpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDsInterpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDs ActivityDesktop Management Guide for more Interpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDs Password Security and Resetting CmosEstablishing a Setup or Power-on password Establishing a Setup or Power-on passwordResetting the Setup and Power-on password Clearing and resetting the Cmos Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Cmos buttonGeneral requirements Power Cord Set RequirementsJapanese Power Cord Requirements Country Accrediting Agency Appendix a Power Cord Set RequirementsCountry-specific requirements Models SpecificationsTable B-1Specifications ModelsAppendix B Specifications Table B-2SpecificationsIndex CmosSata