table of contents

safety information..........................................................................

1

opening and closing the pc.............................................................

1

preparing the pc.......................................................................................

1

before opening the pc ...............................................................................

1

after closing the pc ...................................................................................

2

removing the side panel ............................................................................

2

replacing the side panel ............................................................................

2

removing the front panel............................................................................

2

replacing the front panel ...........................................................................

3

locating components inside the PC..............................................................

3

removing and replacing drives.......................................................

3

removing a drive ......................................................................................

3

replacing or adding a drive .......................................................................

4

adding memory .............................................................................

6

removing a memory module.......................................................................

6

installing a memory module .......................................................................

6

removing or installing an add-in card ............................................

7

removing an add-in card ...........................................................................

7

installing an add-in card............................................................................

8

replacing the battery......................................................................

8

Upgrading and Servicing Guide iii