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9Slide the new 3.5-inch component into the bay, then 
push down on the release latch to move it to the Lock 
position.
10Reconnect the cables on the 3.5-inch component, using 
the notes you took previously.
11Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis.
12Slide the 5.25-inch component into the bay and push up 
on the release latch to move it to the Lock position.
13Reconnect the cables on the 5.25-inch component, using 
the notes you took previously.
14Replace the front bezel and the hard drive bracket, then 
replace the side panel.
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Replacing the hard drive
To replace the hard drive:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39, then remove 
the .
2LIft the hard drive bracket out of the chassis.
3Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and 
orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you 
install the new drive.)
4Move the drive release latch up (away from the center 
of the bracket) to the Unlock position, then slide the drive 
out of the drive bracket.
5Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the 
jumper on the new drive to be the same.
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6Slide the new drive into the drive bay, then slide the drive 
release latch down (toward the center of the bracket) to 
the Lock position.
7Reconnect the drive cables using the notes you took 
previously.
8Replace the hard drive bracket, then replace the side 
panel.
9Reconnect all external cables and the power cord, then 
turn on your computer.
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Installing memory
When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you 
install the correct type of memory module for your computer. 
Your computer uses DIMM memory.
To install or replace DIMM memory:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Find the memory module banks on your system board.
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4If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module 
bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of 
the memory module and remove it.
- OR -
If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module 
bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of 
the memory module bank.
5Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on 
the memory module bank and press the module firmly 
into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory 
module should secure the memory module 
automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a 
click.
6Replace the hard drive bracket, being careful not to pinch 
or kink the hard drive cables.
7Replace the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
8Return your computer to its upright position.
9Reconnect the cables and the power cord.
10Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the 
Windows desktop appears.
11Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click 
Properties. The amount of memory in your computer 
is displayed.
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Adding or replacing an 
expansion card
To add or replace an expansion card:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40.
4If you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any 
cables that are attached to the card, noting their 
locations and orientation. (You may need to reconnect 
the cables after you install the new card.)
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5Pull open the card retention lever.
6If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old 
card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to 
loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
7If you are installing a new expansion card, remove the 
EMI shield from the opening near the expansion slot.
8Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can 
slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the 
card, but do not bend the card sideways.
9Press the card retention lever back into place.
10If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect 
the expansion card cables (if any) using the notes you 
took previously. 
- OR -
If you have added a new expansion card, connect its 
cables according to its user guide.
11Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion 
card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
Card retention lever
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Replacing the front fan
To replace the front fan:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40.
4Remove the fan assembly by squeezing it slightly (top to 
bottom) and pulling it away from the case.
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5Disconnect the cables from the 5.25-inch component, 
noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect 
the cables after you reinstall the component. (DVD drive 
shown.)
6Pull the release latch down to the Unlock position on the 
5.25-inch bay, then slide the component forward and out 
of the bay.
7Lift the 5.25-inch component bay from the chassis to 
remove it.
8Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
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9Remove the four screws securing the fan to the fan 
shroud, then remove the old fan.
10Secure the new fan to the fan shroud with the four 
screws you removed in the previous step.
11Connect the new fan cable to the system board, then 
insert the new fan assembly into place.
12Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis.
13Slide the component back into the 5.25-inch bay, then 
push up on the release latch to move it to the Lock 
position.
14Reconnect the cables using the notes you took 
previously.
15Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.
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