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Predator PO3-600

User’s Guide

2 - Upgrading your Computer

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This revision: April 2018 V1.00

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					Removing the Graphic board				17
	Installation precautions		5
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	System Upgrade ...........................................		7	2	PREDATORSENSE..................................				29
	Removing the left side system cover....		7		PredatorSense features ............................				29
	Installing the left side system cover......		8
	Hard drives ....................................................		9
	Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives .......		9
	Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives .......		12
	Memory........................................................		14
	Memory configuration guidelines .......		14
	Removing a memory module................		15
	Installing a memory module..................		16

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Upgrading your Computer

In this section, you will find:

• Instructions on how to replace a hardware component

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that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component:

1.Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

2.Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Required tools

In performing the component replacement process, you will need the following tools:

•Philips screwdriver

•Hex screwdriver

•Flat screwdriver

•Scissors

Note

The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

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	2.	Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
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	4.	Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral
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	5.	Place the computer on a flat, steady surface.
	6.	Open your computer according to the instructions on
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	7.	See the following sections for specific instructions on
		the component you wish to install.

Warning

Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

Post-installation instructions

Observe the following after installing a computer component:

1.See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by- step instructions in their respective sections.

2.Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier.

3.Replace the system covers. See Installing the left side system cover on page 10 and Installing the rear system cover on page 8.

4.Connect the necessary cables.

5.Turn on your computer.

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	Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 6.

2. Remove the two screws that secure the system cover to the computer.

3. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and pull away from the side of the computer.

4.Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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3.Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

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1.Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.

2.Remove the four screws that secure the HDD bracket to the computer.