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7Pull the release latch down to the Unlock position on the 
5.25-inch bay, then slide the component forward and out 
of the bay.
8Lift the 5.25-inch drive bay from the chassis to remove it.
9Disconnect the power and data cables from the system 
board, carefully noting their locations and orientation. 
(You will reconnect the cables after you install the new 
board.)
10Remove the power supply by following the instructions 
in “Replacing the power supply” on page 62.
11Remove all memory...

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12Remove the seven system board screws.
13Lift the system board up and out of the case.
14Align the new system board on the screw holes in the 
case, then secure it into the case with the screws you 
removed previously.
15If your replacement system board does not include a 
processor, go to the next step.
-OR-
Follow the instructions in “Replacing the processor” on 
page 57 to move the processor from your old system 
board to the new one.
16Reinstall the memory you...

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18Connect the power and data cables to the new system 
board using the notes you took previously, or use the 
following graphic as a guide:
19Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis.
20Slide the 5.25-inch component into the bay, then push 
up on the release latch to move it to the Lock position.
Front panel
Front (CPU ) fan
Power  (AUX)
Memory card reader
connectorUSB header Chassis intrusion switchSATA connectors Power (main)IDE connector
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21Reconnect the component cables using the notes you 
took previously.
22Connect the fan cable to the system board, then reinstall 
the fan.
23Reinstall any expansion cards you removed.
24Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.
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Maintaining Your
Computer
Setting up a maintenance schedule
Caring for your computer
Cleaning your computer
Updating Windows
Using BigFix
Managing hard drive space
Scheduling maintenance tasks
Moving from your old computer
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Setting up a maintenance 
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance 
schedule.
Maintenance taskWeeklyMonthlyWhen 
needed
Check for virusesXXX
Run Windows Update X X
Manage hard drive spaceX
Clean up hard drives X X
Scan hard drive for errorsXX
Defragment hard drive X X
Back up filesXXX
Clean computer case and 
peripheral devicesX
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Caring for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do 
not put any objects on top of it. The case, although 
strong, is not made to support extra weight.
When transporting your computer, we recommend that 
you put it in the original packaging materials.
Keep your computer away from magnetic fields. 
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator 
is on because data on the...

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Cleaning your computer
Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust 
helps keep your computer performing at its best. You may 
want to gather these items and put together a computer 
cleaning kit:
A soft, lint-free cloth
An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like 
extension
Cotton swabs
An optical disc drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Always turn off your computer and other peripheral 
devices before cleaning any components.
Use a damp,...

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Cleaning the keyboard
You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and 
lint trapped under the keys.
To clean the keyboard:  
1Use an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like 
extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the 
keys.
2If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your 
computer and turn the keyboard upside down. Let the 
liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to 
use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, 
you may need...

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Cleaning optical discs
Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get dirty from 
frequent handling.
To clean an optical disc:  
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, 
using a product made especially for the purpose.
Updating Windows
Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date. 
Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s 
operating system, software, and hardware. New content is 
added to the site regularly, so you can...
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