Upgrading Hard Drive

• 1). Shut down computer. Remove all cables connected to the tower including peripherals, network cables and power cords.
  
  
• 2). Unlatch the cover release catch. Open and remove the computer cover.
  
  
• 3). Press upward on the CD/DVD drive release catch. Slide the drive backwards. Lift upward to remove it from the computer. Detach data and power cables from the drive.
  
  
• 4). Press upward on the floppy drive release catch. Slide the drive backwards. Lift upward to remove it from the computer. Detach data and power cables from the drive.
  
  
• 5). Push inward on the securing clips on either side of the hard drive. Push the drive backward.
  
  
• 6). Lift up to remove the drive from the computer. Detach data and power cables from the hard drive.
  
  
• 7). Detach the plastic hard-drive bracket from old hard drive by unclipping the two release tabs, if the new drive does not have one attached. Snap the bracket onto the new hard drive.
  
  
• 8). Attach data and power cables to the new hard drive. Press the hard drive into the drive bay until it snaps into place.
  
  
• 9). Reinstall CD/DVD and floppy drives. Reattach power and data cables.
  
  
• 10
  
  Reposition the tower cover. Reattach all cables and peripherals.
  
  
• 11
  
  Format hard drive using manufacturer's instructions.
  
  

Removing Currently Installed RAM Modules and Installing New Modules

• 1). Shut down computer. Remove all cables connected to the tower including peripherals, network cables, and power cords.
  
  
• 2). Unlatch the cover release catch. Open and remove the computer cover.
  
  
• 3). Push outward on clips on either end of the memory module. Grasp the module by the edges and remove. Repeat with second module if one is present.
  
  
• 4). Line up the new RAM module with the slot. Make sure the indentation in the module is lined up with the bar across the slot.
  
  
• 5). Push firmly until the module snaps into place. If inserted correctly, the retaining clips should snap closed on their own. Replace computer cover. Reattach cables.
  
  

Removing Graphics Card and Installing a New Card

• 1). Shut down computer. Remove all cables connected to the tower including peripherals, network cables and power cords.
  
  
• 2). Unlatch the cover release catch. Open and remove the computer cover.
  
  
• 3). Press the release catch on the video card and swing it outward. Detach any cables connecting the card. Hold card by top edges and slide it out.
  
  
• 4). Press the new card into the slot and push firmly into place. Push down on the card release catch. Connect cables if any are present.
  
  
• 5). Reposition tower cover. Reattach cables and peripherals.