Upgrading the PC

Reconnecting the optical drive cables

An optical drive for the 8000 series may include a sound cable. Connect this cable also.

4.Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the PC” on page 8–26.

5.Turn on the PC.

6.If you replaced the hard disk drive, restore the system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the PC from Compaq. See “System Recovery Using Recovery CDs” on page 6–8 for details. When the recovery process is completed, reinstall the personal files that you backed up before replacing your hard disk drive.

Getting Started

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