Acer 7200 manual Replacing the hard disk

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Replacing the hard disk

Follow these steps to replace your computer’s hard disk:

1.Remove the side panel (see page 45).

2.Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame. Set the screws aside.

3.(a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk.

(b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame.

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Contents User’s guide VeritonPage FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructionsPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementVarning Year 2000 compliance statementViii Contents Index First things first Page Package contents Important tips Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your computer Asking for technical assistance To clean your mouseAccessing the online guide System tour Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaYour computer’s front panel consists of the following Front panelLabel Icon Component Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following Rear panelLabel Icon Color Component Component Description KeyboardShift + Windows + M Undo Minimize All Component Description Mouse Floppy drive Disk drivesCD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard diskComputer Page Positioning your Veriton PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your mouse Positioning your monitorPositioning your keyboard USB Keyboard Connecting peripheralsUSB Mouse Monitor Power cable Turning on your computer On the front panel of your computer, press the power button Turning off your computer Printer Connecting optionsSerial mouse Network USB devices Setting up your computer Multimedia devices Setting up your computer Page Setting up your computer Upgrading your Page Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions To remove the side panel Opening your computerTo reinstall the side panel Secure the side panels with four screws No. Component Internal componentsReplacing the hard disk Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Mainboard layout System boardsAGP FN1 Label Description Audio boardTo remove a Dimm Installing additional memoryTo reconfigure your computer To install a DimmSoftware Page Ldcm Acrobat Reader Ldcm Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker 2000 for models with CD-RW PowerDVD for models with DVD VariSpeed Windows Me only Bios utility Reinstalling programs Software Page Page Page Page Page Page Index ESD