Manual

Upgrading The Computer

6 - 2 Overview

When Not to Upgrade

These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and

sometimes replacing 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 replace the component(s).

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Power Safety

Warning

Before you undertake

any upgrade proce-

dures, make sure that

you have turned off the

power, and discon-

nected all peripherals

and cables (including

telephone lines). It is

advisable to also re-

move your battery in

order to prevent acci-

dentally turning the

machine on.