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... the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board...
... the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board...
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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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To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
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... 3 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the new drive to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you are...
... 3 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the new drive to be removed.) Hard drive cage thumbscrew 4 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 5 If you are...
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...case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing... 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the...
...case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing... 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the...
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Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 ... 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 scanner 7, 9 serial 8 telephone 9 universal aduio 31 universal audio 94 USB 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 61 D default printer setting 92 defragmenting hard drive 67 deleting files and folders 65 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 90 connecting 9 diagnostics 89 dialing properties...
Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 ... 8 power cord 8 printer 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 scanner 7, 9 serial 8 telephone 9 universal aduio 31 universal audio 94 USB 7, 9 Zip drive 7, 9 copying CDs and DVDs 27 CRT screen cleaning 61 D default printer setting 92 defragmenting hard drive 67 deleting files and folders 65 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 90 connecting 9 diagnostics 89 dialing properties...
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Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 21 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66 checking for free space 64 defragmenting 67 deleting files and folders 65 replacing 47 scanning for errors 66 troubleshooting 80 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing 27 recording 27 headphone jack 7, 9 heat sink replacing 49 Hibernate...
Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 21 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66 checking for free space 64 defragmenting 67 deleting files and folders 65 replacing 47 scanning for errors 66 troubleshooting 80 HD DVD drive locating 7 HD-DVD playing 27 recording 27 headphone jack 7, 9 heat sink replacing 49 Hibernate...
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www.emachines.com M maintenance backing up files 68 BigFix 63 checking for drive errors 66 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning computer display 61 cleaning computer screen 61 cleaning DVD 62 cleaning keyboard 61 cleaning ... Scheduler 69 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 40 installing 40 replacing 40 troubleshooting 86 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing card 29 replacing 44 using 28 Memory Stick 28 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3...
www.emachines.com M maintenance backing up files 68 BigFix 63 checking for drive errors 66 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning computer display 61 cleaning computer screen 61 cleaning DVD 62 cleaning keyboard 61 cleaning ... Scheduler 69 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 40 installing 40 replacing 40 troubleshooting 86 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing card 29 replacing 44 using 28 Memory Stick 28 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3...
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Index static electricity 34 surge protector 14 system battery replacing 53 system board replacing 54 system identification label 3 T Task Schdeuler 69 techinal support Support 2 technical support tips before contacting 104 telephone jack 9 telephone support 104 transferring files from old ..., 77 dial-up modem 87 dial-up modem speed 89 display 77 DSL modem 87 DVD drive 75, 77 Ethernet network 78 faxes 89 files 79 general guidelines 74 hard drive 80 Internet connection 81, 88 keyboard 82 LCD panel 77 memory 86 memory card reader 86 monitor 77 mouse 91 network 78...
Index static electricity 34 surge protector 14 system battery replacing 53 system board replacing 54 system identification label 3 T Task Schdeuler 69 techinal support Support 2 technical support tips before contacting 104 telephone jack 9 telephone support 104 transferring files from old ..., 77 dial-up modem 87 dial-up modem speed 89 display 77 DSL modem 87 DVD drive 75, 77 Ethernet network 78 faxes 89 files 79 general guidelines 74 hard drive 80 Internet connection 81, 88 keyboard 82 LCD panel 77 memory 86 memory card reader 86 monitor 77 mouse 91 network 78...
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You can access files in the Documents folder. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from being stolen. These passwords are set up user accounts, Windows sets up a Documents folder for each ...For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Chapter 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on your computer to eMachines so we can remember but that would...
You can access files in the Documents folder. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from being stolen. These passwords are set up user accounts, Windows sets up a Documents folder for each ...For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Chapter 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on your computer to eMachines so we can remember but that would...