User manual ACER VERITON N281G

[. . . ] Trademarks used in this text: Dell Precision and the ACER E COM logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. October 2000 Contents 1 Before You Begin Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The control panel contains the hard-drive activity indicator. To locate the control panel system board connector, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label. " 8 Rotate the power supply back into position until the securing tab snaps into the release latch. D i s k D ri ve s a n d M e d i a 77 w w w. c o m 9 10 Replace the computer cover and restart the system. Enter system setup, and update the drive settings. After you update the system settings, exit system setup and reboot the computer. 11 Partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. Run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. If the hard drive you installed is the primary drive, install the operating system on the drive. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. 12 13 Mini Tower Chassis · · · · · · · Drive locations Removing the diskette drive Replacing the diskette drive Removing a CD, Zip, or other externally accessible drive Replacing a CD, Zip, or other externally accessible drive Removing a hard drive Replacing a hard drive 78 Disk Dri ves and Media D r i v e L o c a t i o n s ( M i n i To w e r C h a s s i s ) diskette drive externally accessible drives hard drives Removing the Diskette Drive (Mini Tower Chassis) CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Precautionary Measures. " NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power indicator on the system board has turned off. To locate this indicator, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label. " D i s k D ri ve s a n d M e d i a 79 w w w. c o m 1 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the computer cover. To ensure proper installation, all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive (see "Removing the Drive from the Bracket"). 84 Disk Dri ves and Media To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked "1" through "4"). 2 Slide the new drive/bracket assembly into the drive bay until both drive bracket tabs snap securely into place (see the following figure). I n s t a l l i n g t h e D r i v e B r a c k e t ( M i n i To w e r C h a s s i s ) drive/bracket assembly bracket tabs (2) 3 Connect the interface cable for the drive. See "Attaching Drive Cables (Mini Tower Chassis). " NOTICE: To avoid possible damage, you must match the colored strip on the interface cable with pin 1 on both the drive and system board connectors. a If you are installing an EIDE device, ensure that the interface cable is properly connected to the EIDE connector on the system board. D i s k D ri ve s a n d M e d i a 85 w w w. c o m b If you are installing a SCSI device, ensure that the SCSI interface cable is properly connected to the interface connector on the SCSI controller board. 4 Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see the following figure). A t t a c h i n g D r i v e C a b l e s ( M i n i To w e r C h a s s i s ) power input connector DC power cable secondary system board EIDE connector interface connector interface cable 5 Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 86 Disk Dri ves and Media 6 If the chassis drive bay was previously empty, remove the corresponding insert from the front panel. Hold the front panel with the outside facing you. Press the ends of the insert with your thumbs until the insert snaps free of the front panel. 7 8 9 10 Replace the front panel. Rotate the power supply back into position until the securing tab snaps into the release latch. Replace the computer cover and restart the system. If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter system setup, and update the drive settings. After you update the system settings, exit system setup and reboot the computer. 11 If the device you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. [. . . ] Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Precautionary Measures. " NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power indicator on the system board has turned off. To locate this indicator, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label. " 1 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the computer cover. To locate the battery on the system board, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label. " Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic screwdriver. 2 Removing the System Batter y battery battery socket 164 Sy st e m Ba t te r y Replacing the System Battery 1 Install the new battery. [. . . ]