Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware
Important - Before You Start
Read this section before installing any components in your PC.
WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s side panel without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any
connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the side panel before switching the PC on again.
Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize
the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory
as little as possible and with care.
Inside the Computer
(see Replacing the
Power Supply Unit)
Up to Three PCI
Expansion Card Slots
(see Installing an
Expansion Card)
Some slots may come with
pre-installed cards
(see Removing and
Replacing the Side Panel
& Air Flow Guide)
Power supply
Air Flow Guide
Up to 2 Device Shelves:
For CD-ROM drive, DVD, Zip or Tape drive
(see Installing an Optical Drive)
One Free Hard Disk
Drive Shelf
Floppy drive (see Replacing
the Floppy Drive)
Hard drive (see Replacing
the Hard Drive)
Main memory modules - 2 slots
(see
Installing a Memory Module)
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