Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Reference
- Hardware Basics
- Maintenance Basics
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Opening the case
- Closing the case
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the system battery
- Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
- Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive
- Adding or replacing the memory card reader
- Adding or replacing a hard drive
- Replacing the front fan
- Replacing the rear fan
- Replacing the power supply
- Replacing the heat sink and processor
- Replacing the I/O board
- Adding or replacing an expansion card
- Replacing the system board
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
Replacing the heat sink and processor
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Important
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
illustration.
3 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer.
4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then lift up.
5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws
to secure the power supply to the case.
6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 2.
7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side
panel” on page 15.
Replacing the heat sink and processor
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace
the heat sink.
To replace the heat sink and processor:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 12.
2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the
case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Screws