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... 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 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up...
... 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 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up...
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Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can use ... on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 In addition, your computer. If your computer first. Your computer may notice an increase in , variable...
Both the system fan and processor fan can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can use ... on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 In addition, your computer. If your computer first. Your computer may notice an increase in , variable...
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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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Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. If you are replacing a drive, .... 10 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on...
Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. If you are replacing a drive, .... 10 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on...
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Processor fan cable 4 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up. (The four screws cannot be completely removed.) Screws (only two shown) 50 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from the system board.
Processor fan cable 4 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up. (The four screws cannot be completely removed.) Screws (only two shown) 50 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from the system board.
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...rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol to remove the old thermal grease, then re-apply a small bead of thermal grease (about the size of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the system board. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side... panel" on page 38. 51 www.emachines.com 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to their locked position. 8 If this is...
...rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol to remove the old thermal grease, then re-apply a small bead of thermal grease (about the size of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the system board. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side... panel" on page 38. 51 www.emachines.com 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to their locked position. 8 If this is...
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...your computer, then slide it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from ...can label each cable with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on the screw holes in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the ...
...your computer, then slide it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from ...can label each cable with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on the screw holes in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the ...
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Chapter 7: 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 76 You can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK.
Chapter 7: 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 76 You can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK.