How to replace power supply in HP Pavilion Elite?
Emily Sparks
Published Apr 06, 2026
How to replace power supply in HP Pavilion Elite?
Replacing the Power Supply in HP Pavilion Elite Desktop PCs This document pertains only to HP desktop computers with the following types of computer case: Before you begin You need a flathead screwdriver. Note that you need a screwdriver with a long shaft to remove the inside bracket for a long graphics card.
What kind of hard drive do I need for HP Pavilion Elite?
The hard drive connectors on the motherboard must match the type of hard drive you wish to connect. If your motherboard has SATA data connectors and one is not in use, you can attach an additional SATA hard drive. If your motherboard has an IDE connector available, you can attach an IDE hard drive.
Where is the hard drive cage on a HP Pavilion Elite?
Lay the computer on its side. The drive cage is a removable cage inside the computer and houses the Personal Media Drive cage (top) and the hard disk drive cage (bottom). Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage to the computer. Find the latch for the hard disk drive cage inside the computer.
How to remove hard drive from HP Pavilion Elite?
For more information about removing the front panel, refer to the HP support document Removing the Front Cover. Lay the computer on its side. The drive cage is a removable cage inside the computer and houses the Personal Media Drive cage (top) and the hard disk drive cage (bottom). Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage to the computer.
Replacing the Power Supply in HP Pavilion Elite Desktop PCs This document pertains only to HP desktop computers with the following types of computer case: Before you begin You need a flathead screwdriver. Note that you need a screwdriver with a long shaft to remove the inside bracket for a long graphics card.
Lay the computer on its side. The drive cage is a removable cage inside the computer and houses the Personal Media Drive cage (top) and the hard disk drive cage (bottom). Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage to the computer. Find the latch for the hard disk drive cage inside the computer.
The hard drive connectors on the motherboard must match the type of hard drive you wish to connect. If your motherboard has SATA data connectors and one is not in use, you can attach an additional SATA hard drive. If your motherboard has an IDE connector available, you can attach an IDE hard drive.
For more information about removing the front panel, refer to the HP support document Removing the Front Cover. Lay the computer on its side. The drive cage is a removable cage inside the computer and houses the Personal Media Drive cage (top) and the hard disk drive cage (bottom). Remove the two screws that secure the drive cage to the computer.
