Contents
Removing the Cover 29
Replacing the Cover 30
Protecting Against Static Electricity 31
Adapter Cards 31
Handling Adapter Cards 32
Fitting a Card 32
Removing a Card 35
DIMMs 36
Fitting a DIMM 37
Removing a DIMM 38
System Board Upgrades 39
Processor 39
Drive Upgrades 39
Fitting a Drive 39
Chapter 4 Maintenance, Service and Troubleshooting 41
Looking After Your Computer 41
General Maintenance 41
Moving and Re-packing the Computer 42
Servicing 43
Problem Solving 44
Computer 44
Keyboard 44
Mouse 45
Peripherals 45
Monitor 45
Software 46
Forgotten Passwords 47
Hard Disk Problems 47
Error Messages During Start-up 49
Before you Ring for Help 52
General Specification 54
System Board 54
Power Requirements 54
Battery 54
Physical Specifications 55
Safety 55
Ergonomics 56
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) 56
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