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... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
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... switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack Headphone/speaker jack Telephone jack (optional) Case thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Audio in jack Case cover thumbscrew Modem (line) jack (optional) Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA...
... switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack Headphone/speaker jack Telephone jack (optional) Case thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Audio in jack Case cover thumbscrew Modem (line) jack (optional) Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA...
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...USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. www.emachines.com Component Icon USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/ speaker jack (green plug) Telephone jack (optional) Case thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in the...jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this screw before opening the case. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up ...
...USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. www.emachines.com Component Icon USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/ speaker jack (green plug) Telephone jack (optional) Case thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in the...jack. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this screw before opening the case. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up ...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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... the inside your computer are ready to use them. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer....off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power...
... the inside your computer are ready to use them. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer....off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power...
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... the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal components. www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...
... the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal components. www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...
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www.emachines.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
www.emachines.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
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... in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your system board. 40 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on the lower left and lower right parts...
... in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your system board. 40 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on the lower left and lower right parts...
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Screw 6 Take note of where the media panel's cables are connected to the system board, then disconnect the cables from the computer. 5 On the left side of the case, remove the screw that secures the media panel to remove the audio cable. 45 Audio cable USB (card reader) cable Important If the media panel on your computer has only the audio jacks (not a media card reader), then you only have to the computer. www.emachines.com 4 While holding the retention tab out, rotate the bezel upward and away from the system board.
Screw 6 Take note of where the media panel's cables are connected to the system board, then disconnect the cables from the computer. 5 On the left side of the case, remove the screw that secures the media panel to remove the audio cable. 45 Audio cable USB (card reader) cable Important If the media panel on your computer has only the audio jacks (not a media card reader), then you only have to the computer. www.emachines.com 4 While holding the retention tab out, rotate the bezel upward and away from the system board.
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... bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 13 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom of the case. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 7 Remove the cables from your computer. 9 Guide the cables of the... new media panel through the hole in the front of the case, then slide the new media panel into place. 10 Secure the media panel with the screw you removed previously, then snap the panel's bezel into...
... bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 13 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the bottom of the case. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 7 Remove the cables from your computer. 9 Guide the cables of the... new media panel through the hole in the front of the case, then slide the new media panel into place. 10 Secure the media panel with the screw you removed previously, then snap the panel's bezel into...
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... using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on its side. Replacing the heat... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from Step...
... using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on its side. Replacing the heat... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from Step...
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... defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 38. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the same size and...
... defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 38. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the same size and...
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....emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 49, then install it into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case... label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old...
....emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 49, then install it into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case... label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old...
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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... on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case can become brittle and easy to break in high temperatures. The case, although strong, is not covered by your warranty. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra weight... can melt or warp in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not...
... on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case can become brittle and easy to break in high temperatures. The case, although strong, is not covered by your warranty. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra weight... can melt or warp in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not...
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... cloth to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your system.
... cloth to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your system.
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... work, make sure that you are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and... Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Warning Make sure that you...
... work, make sure that you are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and... Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Warning Make sure that you...
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... you are using one) is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about opening your computer case, see the documentation that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you are using a router, try rebooting it by unplugging its power...
... you are using one) is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about opening your computer case, see the documentation that indicate they are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you are using a router, try rebooting it by unplugging its power...
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...case you the number of discs for recovering your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines... and device driver recovery You can usually recover your own set of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What ...
...case you the number of discs for recovering your hard drive. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines... and device driver recovery You can usually recover your own set of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What ...
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... page 101. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click ... and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points....
... page 101. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click ... and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points....