Upgrading The Computer
Power Safety
Warning
Before you undertake
any
upgrade
proce-
dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and disconnect-
ed all peripherals and
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cables (including tele-
phone lines). It is advis-
able to also remove your
battery in order to pre-
vent accidentally turning
the machine on.
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When Not to Upgrade
These procedures involve opening the system's case, adding and sometimes replac-
ing parts.
You should not perform any of these upgrades if:
• Your system is still under warranty or a service contract
• You don't have all the necessary equipment
• You're not in the correct environment
• You doubt your abilities
Under any of these conditions, contact your service representative to purchase or re-
place the component(s).
When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade, remember
to replace the cover(s) and screw(s) before turning the computer on.
Removal Warning