User manual ACER VERITON Z291G

[. . . ] 10 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Removing a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Removing and Replacing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Replacing a Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing and Replacing a PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing a PCI Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacing a PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Upgrading and Servicing Guide iii iv Upgrading and Servicing Guide Introduction The Upgrading and Servicing Guide provides instructions on how to remove and replace the following hardware components in your ACER Pavilion Slimline Desktop PC: · · · · · Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory module Modem card (PCI card) Battery Safety Information Please read the following important safety information before performing any procedure. [. . . ] 6 Disconnect all external devices. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the PC Cover WARNING: Remove power before opening the PC cover. Allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 1 Complete the procedure "Preparing the PC" on page 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver. WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the PC. 4 Slide the PC cover back about 1. 25 cm (1/2 inch) (A), and then lift it off the PC (B). Set it aside. NOTE: Use the screwdriver slot on the back of the cover to loosen the cover, as required. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Locating Components Inside the PC PC component configurations vary by model. You can remove and replace the following components: Component A B C D E Optical disc drive. See: "Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" on page 6. "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 18. Read the "Before You Begin" section at the start of each component procedure. This section contains requirements and important information about the replaceable component. The following illustration shows component locations: 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Closing the PC Replacing the PC Cover 1 Place all cables inside of the PC case. 4 Align the screws on the PC cover with the holes on the back of the PC frame. 5 Complete the procedure "After Closing the PC" on page 5. After Closing the PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order after closing the PC: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the Ethernet network interface connector. 1 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all other attached cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. The original hard disk drive is preloaded with the PC system recovery partition. If you remove this hard disk drive, store it in a properly sealed antistatic bag. Refer to the PC Troubleshooting Guide for detailed System Recovery procedures. Removing and Replacing Memory The motherboard contains one or two memory module sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: To determine which type and speed of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications: 1 Go to http://www. hp. com/support in your Web browser. 3 From the Support and Drivers page, click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your PC, and then click Search. Memory module WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care. Avoid touching the memory chips. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 13 Removing a Memory Module 1 Remove the optical disc drive. 2 Locate the memory socket on the motherboard. 3 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 4 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you lift it away from the socket. 5 Store the memory module in antistatic packaging. 14 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC. 1 Complete the procedure in "Removing a Memory Module" on page 14. 2 Open both latches of the memory module socket. WARNING: Handle the memory module with care. Avoid touching the memory chips. 3 Remove the new memory module from the antistatic packaging. [. . . ] 5 Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card straight out of the slot (B). 16 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Replacing a PCI Card You can replace the modem card with a new modem card or another PCI card in the PCI card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the modem card. 2 Align the edge of the add-in card with the slot on the PC and gently but firmly press the card straight down into the card slot (A). 3 Attach the bracket holder with the screw to secure the card (B). 4 Connect any internal cables attached to the card. 6 Install any software drivers-- supplied by the card manufacturer if you are installing another PCI card-- or as required. NOTE: If the new card or device isn't working, read the card manufacturer's installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 17 Removing and Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC's timekeeping capability. [. . . ]