Acer AcerPower SV Power SV User Guide - Page 20

English 14 Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. Post-installation Instructions After installing or upgrading any component: 1 Check whether all the components had been installed following the step by step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Replace any other components previously removed to allow access. 3 Replace the external panels. 4 Reconnect all peripheral cables and turn on the system power. 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. 2 Place the system on a flat, steady surface. 3 Remove the two screws on the side panel. 4 Slide the panel towards the back of the system and gently remove it. Replace the side panel 1 Put the cover back on the system. 2 Lock the panel with previously removed screws. Replacing the HDD Upgrade the HDD 1 Remove all the HDD wires from the system's mainboard.