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system board removal and replacement 201 system board, spare part number 47, 54 Smart Cover Lock 321 software problems 289 servicing computer 68 solenoid lock spare part number 33, 36, 41, 45, 54 solenoid lock, SFF spare part number 50 solid-state drive, spare part number 34, 37, 43, 45, 52, 55, 60 spare part number tamper-resistant wrench 68 Torx T-15 screwdriver 68 speaker CMT removal and replacement 105 CMT spare part number 105 MT removal and replacement 153 MT spare part number 153 SFF removal and replacement 193 SFF spare part number 193 USDT removal and replacement 227 USDT spare part number 227 speaker, CMT spare part number 33, 36 speaker, MT spare part number 41, 45 speaker, SFF spare part number 50, 54 speaker, USDT spare part number 59, 62 specifications CMT memory 79 computer 326, 329, 330 MT memory 125 SFF memory 166 USDT memory 211 stand (USDT) spare part number 61 static electricity 63 system board CMT removal and replacement 113 CMT spare part number 113 MT removal and replacement 158 MT spare part number 158 SATA connectors 70 SFF removal and replacement 201 SFF spare part number 201 USDT removal and replacement 238 system board connections CMT 78 MT 133 SFF 174 USDT 210 system board, CMT spare part number 31, 37 system board, MT spare part number 39, 45 system board, SFF spare part number 47, 54 system board, USDT spare part number 56, 61 T tamper-proof screws tool 68 temperature control 66 tools, servicing 68 Torx T15 screwdriver 68 tower configuration 245 tower conversion CMT 116 tower orientation 203 U unlocking access panel 321 USB powered speakers, spare part number 33, 36, 42, 44, 51, 53, 59, 61 USDT AC adapter, spare part number 56, 62 access panel removal and replacement 205 access panel, spare part number 56, 62 card reader removal and replacement 225 card reader, spare part number 59 chassis fan, spare part number 62 disassembly preparation 204 fan (front), spare part number 59 fan (rear), spare part number 58 front bezel removal and replacement 206 front bezel, spare part number 56, 62 front fan removal and replacement 215 front I/O panel, spare part number 59 graphics board removal and replacement 236 heat sink removal and replacement 228 heat sink, spare part number 58 hood sensor removal and replacement 235 optical drive cable/connector, spare part number 57 optical drive rail removal and replacement 224 optical drive rail, spare part number 59 preparation for disassembly 204 processor removal and replacement 230 rear fan removal and replacement 240, 241 rear port cover, spare part number 59 speaker removal and replacement 227 speaker, spare part number 59, 62 system board removal and replacement 238 Index 337

Section	Page
Product Features	12
Standard Configuration Features	12
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components	14
Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components	15
Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components	16
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components	17
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components	18
Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components	19
Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components	20
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components	21
Serial Number Location	22
Installing and Customizing the Software	24
Installing the Windows Operating System	24
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates	24
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)	25
Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems)	25
Launching Windows XP from Windows 7	25
Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files	25
Computer Setup (F10) Utility	27
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	27
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	28
Computer Setup—File	29
Computer Setup—Storage	30
Computer Setup—Security	33
Computer Setup—Power	37
Computer Setup—Advanced	38
Recovering the Configuration Settings	40
Illustrated parts catalog	41
Convertible minitower (CMT) chassis spare parts	41
Computer system components	41
Cables	43
Misc parts	44
Drives	45
Misc boards	46
Sequential part number listing	46
Microtower (MT) chassis spare parts	49
Computer major components	49
Cables	51
Misc parts	52
Drives	53
Misc boards	54
Sequential part number listing	54
Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis spare parts	58
Computer major components	58
Cables	60
Misc parts	61
Drives	63
Misc boards	63
Sequential part number listing	64
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) chassis spare parts	67
Computer major components	67
Cables	68
Misc parts	69
Drives	71
Misc boards	71
Sequential part number listing	71
Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation	74
Electrostatic Discharge Information	74
Generating Static	74
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment	75
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment	75
Grounding the Work Area	76
Recommended Materials and Equipment	76
Operating Guidelines	77
Routine Care	77
General Cleaning Safety Precautions	77
Cleaning the Computer Case	77
Cleaning the Keyboard	78
Cleaning the Monitor	78
Cleaning the Mouse	79
Service Considerations	79
Power Supply Fan	79
Tools and Software Requirements	79
Screws	79
Cables and Connectors	80
Hard Drives	80
Lithium Coin Cell Battery	80
SATA Hard Drives	81
SATA Hard Drive Cables	81
SATA Data Cable	81
SMART ATA Drives	81
Cable Management	81
Hard Drive Capacities	82
Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis	83
Preparation for Disassembly	83
Access Panel	84
Front Bezel	85
Front Bezel Security	86
Bezel Blanks	88
System Board Connections	89
Memory	90
DIMMs	90
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	90
Populating DIMM Sockets	91
Installing DIMMs	92
Expansion Card	93
Drives	97
Drive Positions	98
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay	99
Installing Drives	103
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	105
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay	107
Hood Sensor	112
Front I/O, USB Assembly	113
Power Switch Assembly	115
Speaker	116
Rear Chassis Fan	117
Fan sink	118
Processor	120
Power Supply	123
System Board	124
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration	125
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration	127
Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis	130
Preparation for Disassembly	130
Computer Access Panel	131
Front Bezel	132
Front Bezel Security	133
Bezel Blanks	135
Memory	136
DIMMs	136
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	136
Populating DIMM Sockets	136
Installing DIMMs	137
Expansion Cards	138
System Board Connections	144
Drives	146
Drive Positions	148
Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	148
Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	150
Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay	152
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay	152
Front Fan Assembly	155
Front I/O Assembly	157
Power Switch/LED Assembly	158
Heat sink	159
Processor	161
Speaker	164
Rear Chassis Fan	165
Power Supply	167
System Board	169
Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis	171
Preparation for Disassembly	171
Access Panel	172
Front Bezel	173
Front Bezel Security	174
Bezel Blanks	176
Memory	177
DIMMs	177
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	177
Populating DIMM Sockets	177
Installing DIMMs	178
Expansion Card	180
System Board Connections	185
Drives	186
Drive Positions	186
Installing and Removing Drives	188
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	189
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	190
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	192
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	193
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive	195
Fan duct	198
Front Fan Assembly	199
Hood Sensor	201
Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly	202
Speaker	204
Heat sink	205
Processor	207
Power Supply	210
System Board	212
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation	214
Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis	215
Preparation for Disassembly	215
Access Panel	216
Front Bezel	217
Front Bezel Security	218
Bezel Blank	220
System Board Connections	221
Memory	222
SODIMMs	222
DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs	222
Populating SODIMM Sockets	223
Installing SODIMMs	224
Front Fan	226
Optical Drive	227
Removing the Optical Drive	227
Preparing the New Optical Drive	228
Installing the New Optical Drive	229
Hard Drive	230
Optical Drive Rail	235
Card Reader	236
Speaker	238
Heat sink	239
Processor	241
WLAN Module	244
Hood Sensor	246
Graphics Board	247
System Board	249
Rear Fan	251
Antennas	252
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration	256
Port Cover	257
Power Supply, External	258
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics	259
Safety and Comfort	259
Before You Call for Technical Support	259
Helpful Hints	260
Solving General Problems	262
Solving Power Problems	266
Solving Diskette Problems	268
Solving Hard Drive Problems	271
Solving Media Card Reader Problems	274
Solving Display Problems	276
Solving Audio Problems	281
Solving Printer Problems	283
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems	285
Solving Hardware Installation Problems	287
Solving Network Problems	288
Solving Memory Problems	291
Solving Processor Problems	293
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems	293
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems	296
Solving Front Panel Component Problems	297
Solving Internet Access Problems	297
Solving Software Problems	300
Contacting Customer Support	301
POST Error Messages	302
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages	303
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes	311
Password Security and Resetting CMOS	315
Resetting the Password Jumper	316
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS	317
Backup and Recovery	319
Windows 7 – Backup and Recovery	319
Backing up your information	319
Performing a recovery	321
Using the Windows recovery tools	321
Using F11	322
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)	322
Battery Replacement	324
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive	327
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock	332
Smart Cover FailSafe Key	332
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock	333
Power Cord Set Requirements	335
General Requirements	335
Japanese Power Cord Requirements	335
Country-Specific Requirements	336
Specifications	337
CMT Specifications	337
MT Specifications	338
SFF Specifications	340
USDT Specifications	341

Match case Limit results 1 per page

system board removal and

replacement

201

system board, spare part

number

47, 54

Smart Cover Lock

321

software

problems

289

servicing computer

solenoid lock

spare part number

33, 36, 41,

45, 54

solenoid lock, SFF

spare part number

solid-state drive, spare part

number

34, 37, 43, 45, 52, 55,

spare part number

tamper-resistant wrench

Torx T-15 screwdriver

speaker

CMT removal and

replacement

105

CMT spare part number

105

MT removal and replacement

153

MT spare part number

153

SFF removal and

replacement

193

SFF spare part number

193

USDT removal and

replacement

227

USDT spare part number

227

speaker, CMT

spare part number

33, 36

speaker, MT

spare part number

41, 45

speaker, SFF

spare part number

50, 54

speaker, USDT

spare part number

59, 62

specifications

CMT memory

computer

326, 329, 330

MT memory

125

SFF memory

166

USDT memory

211

stand (USDT) spare part number

static electricity

system board

CMT removal and

replacement

113

CMT spare part number

113

MT removal and replacement

158

MT spare part number

158

SATA connectors

SFF removal and

replacement

201

SFF spare part number

201

USDT removal and

replacement

238

system board connections

CMT

133

SFF

174

USDT

210

system board, CMT

spare part number

31, 37

system board, MT

spare part number

39, 45

system board, SFF

spare part number

47, 54

system board, USDT

spare part number

56, 61

tamper-proof screws

tool

temperature control

tools, servicing

Torx T15 screwdriver

tower configuration

245

tower conversion

CMT

116

tower orientation

203

unlocking access panel

321

USB powered speakers, spare part

number

33, 36, 42, 44, 51, 53,

59, 61

USDT

AC adapter, spare part

number

56, 62

access panel removal and

replacement

205

access panel, spare part

number

56, 62

card reader removal and

replacement

225

card reader, spare part

number

chassis fan, spare part

number

disassembly preparation

204

fan (front), spare part number

fan (rear), spare part number

front bezel removal and

replacement

206

front bezel, spare part

number

56, 62

front fan removal and

replacement

215

front I/O panel, spare part

number

graphics board removal and

replacement

236

heat sink removal and

replacement

228

heat sink, spare part number

hood sensor removal and

replacement

235

optical drive cable/connector,

spare part number

optical drive rail removal and

replacement

224

optical drive rail, spare part

number

preparation for disassembly

204

processor removal and

replacement

230

rear fan removal and

replacement

240, 241

rear port cover, spare part

number

speaker removal and

replacement

227

speaker, spare part number

59, 62

system board removal and

replacement

238

Index

337