NEC PowerMate V486 Series Manual page 5

3 Maintaining Your Computer
System Care............................................................. 3-1
Protective Measures ............................................ 3-1
Routine Care ....................................................... 3-3
Mouse Care.............................................................. 3-4
CD Care .................................................................. 3-5
Moving Guidelines ................................................... 3-7
4 Removing the System Unit Cover
Desktop Cover ......................................................... 4-1
Removing the Desktop Cover............................... 4-1
Replacing the Desktop Cover............................... 4-4
Minitower Cover ...................................................... 4-6
Removing the Minitower Cover ........................... 4-6
Replacing the Minitower Cover ........................... 4-9
5 Adding Options
Optional Hardware................................................... 5-1
Safety Precautions.................................................... 5-3
Boards ..................................................................... 5-5
Precautions ......................................................... 5-5
Slot Locations ..................................................... 5-6
Board Installation................................................ 5-7
Board Removal ................................................... 5-13
Inside Expansion Slot in the Desktop ................... 5-16
Installing a Board ........................................... 5-17
Removing a Board.......................................... 5-20
SIMM Upgrade Kits................................................. 5-22
Cautions.............................................................. 5-23
SIMM Installation............................................... 5-23
Checking the Memory in Your System............ 5-23
Installing SIMMs ........................................... 5-26
Secondary Cache...................................................... 5-30
Video Upgrade ......................................................... 5-36
Chip Upgrades ......................................................... 5-40
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