Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ......................................................................... 1
Opening and Closing the PC ........................................................... 1
Preparing the PC ......................................................................................1
Before Opening the PC .............................................................................2
After Closing the PC..................................................................................2
Removing the Side Panel ...........................................................................2
Replacing the Side Panel ...........................................................................3
Removing the Front Panel...........................................................................3
Replacing the Front Panel ..........................................................................3
Locating Components Inside the PC ............................................................4
Removing and Replacing Drives ..................................................... 4
Removing an Optical Drive ........................................................................4
Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive ........................................................5
Removing a Memory Card Reader..............................................................5
Installing a Memory Card Reader ...............................................................6
Removing a Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................6
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................8
Adding Memory ............................................................................. 9
Removing a Memory Module .....................................................................9
Installing a Memory Module ......................................................................9
Removing or Installing an Add-in Card......................................... 10
Removing an Add-in Card .......................................................................10
Installing an Add-in Card.........................................................................11
Replacing the Battery ................................................................... 11
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Safety Information
before removing the front and side panels
Opening and Closing the PC
This product has not been evaluated for connection
to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system
with no direct connection to earth, according to
IEC 60950).
WARNING: Please read “Safety
Information” in your Warranty and
Support Guide before installing and
connecting your system to the electrical
power system.
The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides
instructions on how to remove and replace hardware
components of your PC.
To open the lid of your PC, gently push down on the
lid before sliding it back.
Preparing the PC
Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you
need to prepare the PC so that you can safely handle
it and the components.
Read the following items before attempting to upgrade
or service the PC:
• These procedures assume familiarity with the
general terminology associated with personal
computers and with the safety practices and
regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment.
• Write down and save the system model and
serial numbers, all installed options, and other
information about the system. It’s easier to consult
this information than to open up and examine
the PC.
• It is recommended that you use an antistatic wrist
strap and a conductive foam pad when working on
the system.
ARNING: Always disconnect the modem
cord from the telephone system, and then
disconnect the PC from the power source
of the PC. Failure to do so before you
open the PC or do any procedures can
result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
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