Internal Components | Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 guide

Internal Components

Your Computer is constructed with an Easy Access panel. This design makes accessing the internal parts easy.

Warning

Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury.

▲Caution: Before working with the components inside the computer, you must ground yourself and the equipment to prevent static electricity from damaging the parts. To discharge any static buildup, you should touch a metal part of the computer chassis before touching any internal parts.

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The screw securing the side access panel does not need to be replaced. The screw securing the side panel is used for shipping purposes only.

Accessing Internal Computer Components

1.Press the Power button to turn off the computer.

2.Disconnect the power cable from the wall and computer.

3.Remove the screw securing the side access panel.

4.Locate the latch directly below the screw, pull down, and hold in the down position.

5.Grab the handle and slide the side panel from the chassis.

6.Turn the computer on its side, with the open side facing up.

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MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 manual Internal Components, Accessing Internal Computer Components

Contents

My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM0902 Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Welcome to the Web Glossary Index This Chapter Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting Started Computer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics Used Find Information? Where Can Safety and Comfort Safety How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CD CD-ROM, CD-RW Using Your Computer What’s in Back ? What’s in Front? Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume Resuming from Stand By Putting Your Computer into Stand By Understanding the System Status Lights Scroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections Scrolling Autoscrolling Turning on the Speakers Speakers Using the Hard Drive Using the Diskette DriveDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a Drive Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOL Web Searches Searching the Web Using AOL Mail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content Advisor Restricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Print Basics Digital Audio Files Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to Print Playing Digital Audio Files Digital Audio Files Games Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Internal Components Upgrading Components Computer 5 Upgrades Internal Components Accessing Internal Computer Components Upgrading Computer Memory Upgrading Components Adding an Expansion or Option Card Adding Components Need Some Help? Compaq Support Preventative Care & Maintenance Compaq Support Preventative Care Maintenance How to Access Help User Backup Drives to their original factory settingsTo store the User Backup, the computer User Restore Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Display Monitor Hard Drive Internet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index Symbols DVD-ROM MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index