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... Configuring RAID 36 Adding or replacing a RAID drive 39 Getting help 40 Overclocking the processor 40 Setting up multiple monitors 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the ...case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 ...
... Configuring RAID 36 Adding or replacing a RAID drive 39 Getting help 40 Overclocking the processor 40 Setting up multiple monitors 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the ...case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 ...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 43
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 43
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... the side panel by following the instructions in toward the top of the computer to secure it on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it into the inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side... page 45. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 ...
... the side panel by following the instructions in toward the top of the computer to secure it on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it into the inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side... page 45. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 ...
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... the module firmly into both slots of a memory channel (bank). 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs...
... the module firmly into both slots of a memory channel (bank). 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs...
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... to release the drive. 6 Slide the drive forward and out of the computer to lock the drive into place. Replacing the memory card reader To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 45. 2 Remove ...new drive to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes. 9 Connect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the drive release latch toward the front of the drive bay. 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer...
... to release the drive. 6 Slide the drive forward and out of the computer to lock the drive into place. Replacing the memory card reader To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 45. 2 Remove ...new drive to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes. 9 Connect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the drive release latch toward the front of the drive bay. 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer...
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... plastic tabs away from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 72 CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of the...
... plastic tabs away from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 72 CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of the...
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CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer CPU fan 12V power 16 Install the processor onto the new system ...using your notes from Step 9. You can cause electrostatic damage to the system board. 19 Align the notches on the memory modules with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor)... aligns with the notches on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. Touching the contacts can also refer to the following illustration: Rear fan Front panel audio ...
CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer CPU fan 12V power 16 Install the processor onto the new system ...using your notes from Step 9. You can cause electrostatic damage to the system board. 19 Align the notches on the memory modules with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor)... aligns with the notches on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. Touching the contacts can also refer to the following illustration: Rear fan Front panel audio ...