User manual ACER ASPIRE G1221

[. . . ] This plug will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. [. . . ] Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service e. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. 3. 5-inch disk drive bay cover 10 Installation Guide 1. 2 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Expansion card brackets ASPIRE G1221 (Chameleon) Housing 11 1. 3 Inside Components 1 4 2 3 5 1. 3. 5-inch diskette drive/HDD drive bay 12 Installation Guide 2 Component Installation Turn off the system power before opening the system or connecting or removing any peripheral device. 2. 1 Opening the Housing 1. 2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. Remove the four screws from the rear panel. You will need them when replacing the housing cover. ASPIRE G1221 (Chameleon) Housing 13 3. 4. Push the housing cover slightly backward. Pull the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. 14 Installation Guide 2. 2 Installing a System Board 2. 2. 1 ESD Precautions Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: 1. Do not remove a component from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores. 2. Remove the 3. 5-inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward. [. . . ] 4. Insert your thumb and forefinger into the holes on the metal bay cover. Pull the metal bay cover to the side until the other end is released, then pull it to remove it from the housing. 5. Insert the 5. 25-inch disk drive into the drive bay and secure it with four screws on the side. 18 Installation Guide 6. Connect the power cable and the disk drive cable. Make sure that the other end of the diskette drive cable is connected to its corresponding connector on the system board. ASPIRE G1221 (Chameleon) Housing 19 2. 3. 2 Installing Drives into the 3. 5-inch Drive Bay Follow these steps to install a 3. 5-inch diskette drive or a hard disk drive: 1. Remove the 3. 5-inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward. 2. Pull out the metal drive cover. 20 Installation Guide 3. Install a 3. 5-inch disk drive and secure it with the necessary screws. When installing drives in the 3. 5-inch drive bay, the hard disk is placed always below of the 3. 5-inch diskette drive. ASPIRE G1221 (Chameleon) Housing 21 4. Reinstall the frame into the housing as in the following figure: a. [. . . ]