eMachines T3642 Support Question
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Question posted by trevizo66 on April 25th, 2010
Can I Upgrade My Ram To 1gb I Cureently Have 896 Of Ram
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 4
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Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing 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...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 31
... for...
DVD R/RW
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs.
25 RECORDER
DVD-RAM/-RW
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 32
...CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. HD-DVD
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs ...and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs.
Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 33
... Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. A dual-layer HD-DVD can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing HD-DVDs, see your... For more information about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 39
Chapter 4
Upgrading Your Computer
• Preventing static electricity discharge
• Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 40
... to use them. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
Before opening the case. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 42
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Removing the front bezel
To remove the front bezel:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 35.
2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left
side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
Tabs
36
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 44
... computer
until the back of the side panel is flush with the back of the
side panel, then reconnect the cables and power cord. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the side panel
To replace the side panel:
1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged
inside the computer so...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 46
...a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
3 Find the memory module banks on your computer. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into place. You should press the ...until you install the correct type of
the color panel to the right.
Installing memory
When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 48
... drive. Drive data cable
Drive power cable
5 Note any jumper settings on the old drive (if any) and
set the jumper on page 36.
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 8.
Important
The color and shape of the screws, see...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 50
... 35.
2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in
"Removing the front bezel" on your computer's media panel may vary from that shown. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the media panel
The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer can contain various features, including headphone...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 52
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 "Replacing the side panel" on ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 54
... that
secure the hard drive to the cage using either the four screws you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive.
48
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
3 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard
drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be the same.
-
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 56
... 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.
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 58
... the card retention lever.
4 If you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any
cables that are replacing an expansion card, remove the old
card. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Adding or replacing an expansion card
To add or replace an expansion card:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 60
... the power cord. 12 Turn on the system board and note
its orientation.
Important
Your computer's battery location may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
7 Locate the old battery on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. You will need to install the...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 62
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes
from Step 4.
12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the side panel" on page 38.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 101
... pre-installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99.
• If nothing else has solved the problem and you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 128
... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9
programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95
PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9
R
RAM See memory
rebooting computer 19
recordable drive 7
recording audio files 27 optical discs 27
recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94...
8512795 - eMachines Starter Guide - Page 22
You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you restore ...
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