Upgrading your computer14
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Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the
memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for
safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades
yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components,
contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Post-installation Instructions
After installing or upgrading any component:
1 Check whether all the components had been installed following
the step by step instructions in their respective sections.
2 Replace any other components previously removed to allow access.
3 Replace the external panels.
4 Reconnect all peripheral cables and turn on the system power.
Opening your Computer
This chapter introduces how to open the external panels when you
need to install or upgrade components.
Remove the side panel
1 Turn off your computer and unplug all peripheral devices.
2 Place the system on a flat, steady surface.
3 Remove the two screws on the side panel.
4 Slide the panel towards the back of the system and gently remove
it.
Replace the side panel
1 Put the cover back on the system.
2 Lock the panel with previously removed screws.
Replacing the HDD
Upgrade the HDD
1 Remove all the HDD wires from the system's mainboard.