6-2 Upgrading the Desktop Computer
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical
shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to
cool before touching.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage
to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone
connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the electronic
components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer
to Appendix F for more information.
3. Open the computer by removing its outside cover and front
bezel. Refer to the sections “Removing the Computer
Cover” and “Removing the Front Bezel” in this chapter for
instructions.
4. Install any optional equipment (ISA or PCI expansion
board, processor upgrade, memory, drive). Refer to the
applicable sections or the documentation that comes with
the optional equipment for instructions.
5. Replace the front bezel and computer cover.
6. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want
to test.
7. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to Chapter 8,
“Using Compaq Utilities,” for instructions.
8. If you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer
Setup to relock the lock.
9. Test the computer (optional) using the TEST utility.
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