I want to install a Half Height Card in my ProDesk G3 System, has HP defeated me?

[Mike-Lynch]

There are "what appears to be" two available PCI Slots.

The problem is there doesn't appear to be any way to remove the metal Covers that allow a Card to be installed.

Did HP, for some reason, Weld or Rivet the Covers in place?

My Serial Number is  [edited]- My Product Number is 3AN86UC#ABA.

Your feedback will be appreciated as I have the PC torn apart and useless right now.

Please HELP!

Mike

[NonSequitur777]

@Mike-Lynch,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

OK, the product number you provided (3AN86UC#ABA) pertains to an HP ProDesk 600 G3 Small Form Factor PC.

In your Tags, it says: "HP ProDesk 600 G1 Tower PC" as well under the "Product" heading.

I assume your question is about the 600 G3 SFF -please acknowledge.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@Mike-Lynch,

The SFF's PCIe rear-panel bracket(s) can be removed somewhat easily by using a regular screwdriver, and by gently prying/wiggling the bracket(s) loose, then removing them and throwing them away, since they were not meant (cannot be) to be reused.

Please be careful not to hurt/cut yourself.

Btw, Please Note that you don't have a lot a space between a (single slot) graphics card and the power supply.  Also, the 180-watt power supply cannot power anything beyond a ~40-watt graphics card.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777