User manual ACER VERITON M490

[. . . ] Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the ACER logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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. [. . . ] c o m CD volume control dial CD activity light CD drive eject button CD headphone jack floppy drive eject button hard drive light floppy drive light power button 60 Adding Parts HINT: To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. See page 62 for instructions on how to reattach the door. Windows license label USB connectors power connector voltage selection switch headphone connector service tag keyboard connector serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights USB connectors microphone connector line-out connector line-in connector video connector mouse connector Adding Pa rts 61 w w w. c o m To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. If the front door breaks away, you might need to reattach both the front door and the hinge arms. Reattaching the Front Door 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer (see page 20). Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position. Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms. Press inward on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) hinge arms (2) front door 62 Adding Parts Reattaching the Hinge Arms CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 1 2 3 Shut down the computer (see page 20). Disconnect the power cable from your computer. Remove the front door, if it is attached. The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms. 4 Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area. c o m CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 1 2 Shut down the computer (see page 20). Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 4 5 6 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. To raise the securing lever, press the tab until it is free from the latch and then lift the lever. tab securing lever back of computer card bracket latch 72 Adding Parts 7 To remove the card, grasp the card by the top corners and lift it out. If the card is difficult to remove, gently ease the card back and forth to remove it from the connector. card securing lever slot connector system board HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to provide a better view of the inside of your computer. filler bracket in empty card-slot opening back of computer 8 If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are adding a card, see page 69. 9 10 11 Lower the securing lever. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. HINT: Installing filler brackets over empty cardslot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. Adding Pa rts 73 w w w. c o m CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory type" under "Memory" on page 91. HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. [. . . ] To return products, you must contact Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. See "Contacting Dell" on page 100 to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance. To expedite the processing of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. [. . . ]