Table of contents
1 Product Features ............................................................................................................... 1
Standard Configuration Features ................................................................................................ 1
Front Panel Components ........................................................................................................... 2
Rear Panel Components ............................................................................................................ 3
Media Card Reader Components ............................................................................................... 4
Keyboard ................................................................................................................................ 5
Using the Windows Logo Key ..................................................................................... 6
Serial Number Location ............................................................................................................ 7
2 Hardware Upgrades ......................................................................................................... 8
Serviceability Features .............................................................................................................. 8
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Computer Access Panel ....................................................................................... 10
Replacing the Computer Access Panel ...................................................................................... 11
Removing the Front Bezel ........................................................................................................ 12
Removing a Bezel Blank .......................................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Front Bezel ........................................................................................................ 14
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration ......................................................................... 15
System Board Connections ...................................................................................................... 16
Installing Additional Memory ................................................................................................... 17
SODIMMs .............................................................................................................. 17
DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs ......................................................................................... 17
Populating SODIMM Sockets .................................................................................... 18
Installing SODIMMs ................................................................................................ 19
Replacing the Optical Drive ..................................................................................................... 21
Removing the Optical Drive ...................................................................................... 21
Preparing the New Optical Drive .............................................................................. 23
Installing the New Optical Drive ............................................................................... 24
Replacing the Hard Drive ........................................................................................................ 25
Installing and Removing a Port Cover ....................................................................................... 29
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