Acer 7600 series manual Opening your computer, To remove the side panel

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56	4 Upgrading your computer

Opening your computer

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 54.

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.

3Remove the four screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver. Set the screws aside.

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Contents Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Page System tour Setting up your computerFirst things first System utilities Frequently asked questionsUpgrading your computer Index 109 Page First things first Page System specifications Component SpecificationHDD Package contents Accessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPSystem tour Page Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityPage Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Component Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Color Component Keyboard DescriptionProgrammable keys Internet/Suspend keys Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttonsMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock keys Lock key DescriptionCursor keys Windows keys Key DescriptionFunction keys Palm restOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Page Hard disk Setting up your computer Page Page Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse USB mouse Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse PS/2 mouse Connecting your keyboard USB keyboardPS/2 keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Page Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Page Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Internal components System boards Mainboard layoutVeriton 7600G mainboard layout AGP1 JFP1 Audio board Label DescriptionTo remove a DDR Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer To install a DDR Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard diskUpgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusSystem utilities NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW System utilities PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page System utilities Page 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 Questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a FCC notice Important safety instructions Use conditions102 Appendix a Notices Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision statementLaser compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard When to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor Asking for technical assistance108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD