Acer Aspire SA80 Aspire T690 User's Guide EN - Page 10

System upgrade, Opening the computer, Setting up new components - memory upgrade

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6 Setting up your computer English System upgrade You can expand your Aspire series system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your Aspire series system. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Remove the two screws on the side panel. • Slide the panel back and off. Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with Aspire series computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your Aspire series system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with your new components. Probable upgrades are: - Upgrade to high-capacity HDD - Expand high-level memory - Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer - Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card

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Setting up your computer
6
English
System upgrade
You can expand your Aspire series system quickly and easily by adding
components. You can also upgrade the components of your
Aspire series system.
Opening the computer
Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the
computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Remove the two screws on the side panel.
Slide the panel back and off.
Setting up new components
You can only use components compatible with Aspire series computers.
Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer
dealer whether the part will operate within your Aspire series system.
In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the
instructions provided with your new components.
Probable upgrades are:
-
Upgrade to high-capacity HDD
-
Expand high-level memory
-
Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM,
DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer
-
Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI
fax/modem card