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Setting up your computer

System upgrade

You can expand your AcerPower series system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower series system.

Opening the computer

Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Remove the two screws on the side panel.

Slide the panel back and off.

Setting up new components

You can only use components compatible with AcerPower series computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower series system.

In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with your new components.

Probable upgrades are:

-Upgrade to high-capacity HDD

-Expand high-level memory

-Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer

-Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card

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Acer laptop manual System upgrade, Opening the computer, Setting up new components