Acer 5800 Series, 6800 Series manual Opening your Veriton 6800/7800, To remove the side panel

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42	4 Upgrading your computer

Opening your Veriton 6800/7800

Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 39.

You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for instructions:

To remove the side panel

1Turn off your computer and unplug all cables.

2Place your computer on a flat, steady surface.

3Turn the screws counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover.

4Hold right panel (from rear view) with both hands. Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it.

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Contents Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series Users GuidePage Contents Upgrading your computer System utilitiesFrequently asked questions Appendix a NoticesAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Package contents Accessing the Users GuideFirst things first System tour Page Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityFront panel Icon Component Veriton Veriton 6800/7800 Rear panel Icon Component Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Audio jacks function table Keyboard DescriptionInternet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keysVolume control / Mute keys Lock keysCursor keys Windows keysFunction keys Palm restOptical drive Page Hard disk Taking care of your CDs and DVDsSetting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboardUSB interface PS/2 interfaceConnecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computerConnecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the networkConnecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your Veriton To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover Opening your Veriton 6800/7800 To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel System boards Mainboard layoutBios Installing additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR2 Dimm To install a DDR2 Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing Veriton 5800s hard diskInstalling an expansion card Replacing Veriton 6800/7800s hard disk Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Adobe Reader LANDesk System Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?NTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programsRecovering your system Page Select Factory Default Image You should see the following screen Acer eManager Acer eLock Acer eSettings Acer eRecovery Using backup Windows XP only How do I back up files from my hard drive?Disk defragmenter Windows XP only How do I defragment my hard drive?System utilities Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upPrinter does not work Appendix a Energy Star guidelines compliance FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions TBRPage Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeLaser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Appendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips To clean your pointing device To clean your monitorWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistanceAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index