Compaq 8000 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Getting Started 4–1
4
Internal Computer Components
Accessing Internal Computer Components
Follow the procedures listed below to access the internal components
for your computer model.
For detailed instructions on upgrading and replacing internal
computer components, see the Hardware Reference Guide on the
Documentation Library CD included with your computer. Compaq
recommends that you print these instructions to make the installation
process easier.
4000 Series
Follow the procedure below to access the internal components of your
4000 Series computer.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components
of your computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object.
1. Remove all diskettes, CDs, and DVDs from the computer.
2. To shut down the computer, click the Start button, and then click
Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box is
displayed. Select Turn Off to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then
from the computer.