User manual ACER ASPIRE M5620

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. [. . . ] Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: 1. Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. Shutting down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. 11 3. Reconnect all peripheral cables and turn on the system power. 3. 2 Opening your Computer This chapter introduces how to open the external panels when you need to install or upgrade components. Remove the side panel 1. Turn off your computer and unplug all peripheral devices. Place the system on a flat, steady surface. Remove the two screws on the side panel. Slide the panel towards the back of the system and gently remove it. Replace the side panel 1. Lock the panel with previously removed screws. 3. 2. Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. 3. Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU. Gently pull the CPU from the socket. 6. Install and upgrade CPU 15 Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU, complete the following steps: 1. Return the lever to locked position. 4. Attach the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. Attach the fan/heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with "CPU FAN". Warning!The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there might be sharp pins and edges on some boards and/or chassis parts. 16 4. Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: A: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. [. . . ] Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc. Check the following: · · Make sure the media is not write-protected. Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette. [. . . ]