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| - | ~~REVEAL~~ | ||
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| - | ====== Workshop 01.0 - Hardware Elite 8100-8300 | ||
| - | Today we'll: | ||
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| - | * //Identify your computer// | ||
| - | * //Learn its components// | ||
| - | * // | ||
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| - | ===== The Computer ===== | ||
| - | See basic information on the label: | ||
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| - | * **Manufacturer**: | ||
| - | * **Model **: 8100 Elite. | ||
| - | * **Form Factor** (size): // Small Form Factor (SFF)// - meaning it's a smaller case (Important for purchasing new hardware). | ||
| - | ***Computer Type**: PC - [[http:// | ||
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| - | ===== Safety First ===== | ||
| - | <WRAP center round alert 700px> | ||
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| - | Unplug the power cable before opening the case. | ||
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| - | ==== ==== | ||
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| - | * Plug/unplug cables holding the connector, not the wire. | ||
| - | * Be careful with sharp screwdrivers/ | ||
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| - | ==== ==== | ||
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| - | Take a break if ever frustrated. **Help is always available.** | ||
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| - | ===== Tools ===== | ||
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| - | You require patience, bench space, and tools: | ||
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| - | * Screwdrivers | ||
| - | * Wipes | ||
| - | * Spray and wipe cleaner | ||
| - | * Paper towel | ||
| - | * Thermal paste | ||
| - | * Vacuum cleaner/ | ||
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| - | ===== Case Exterior ===== | ||
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| - | Standard connection points (//ports// or // | ||
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| - | === Power === | ||
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| - | A three-pin power socket on the Power Supply Unit (PSU). | ||
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| - | === USB === | ||
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| - | === Video === | ||
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| - | Connect to monitors/ | ||
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| - | or Display Ports: | ||
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| - | === Ethernet === | ||
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| - | An [[https:// | ||
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| - | === Audio === | ||
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| - | Audio sockets connect to audio plugs/ | ||
| - | * Blue = audio in (microphone, | ||
| - | * Red = audio out (headphones, | ||
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| - | === Legacy Ports === | ||
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| - | PS/2 ports connect to older keyboards/ | ||
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| - | Serial ports connect to older industrial devices: | ||
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| - | ===== Inside the Case ===== | ||
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| - | Place computer flat facing you. Open case with the back latch. | ||
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| - | Use the lid as a tray to store parts together. | ||
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| - | ==== Discharge Static ==== | ||
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| - | Touch a large metal object to discharge any static before touching things, as static ' | ||
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| - | ==== Clean ==== | ||
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| - | Clear dust around the vents/fans from outside with the vacuum/ | ||
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| - | Then clean inside: | ||
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| - | ==== ==== | ||
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| - | Wipe the case interior with a cloth. | ||
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| - | ===== Components ===== | ||
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| - | ==== Power Supply Unit ==== | ||
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| - | Power Supply Unit (PSU): converts electricity from your [[https:// | ||
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| - | <WRAP center round alert 60%> | ||
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| - | It can hold dangerous voltages even once switched off/ | ||
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| - | ==== Motherboard ==== | ||
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| - | [[https:// | ||
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| - | ==== Hard Drive ==== | ||
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| - | Hard drive ([[https:// | ||
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| - | ==== DVD drive ==== | ||
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| - | DVD drive: reads/ | ||
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| - | ==== PCI expansion slots ==== | ||
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| - | Install expansion cards to add additional functionality - eg, [[https:// | ||
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| - | ==== Random Access Memory (RAM) ==== | ||
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| - | ==== Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ | ||
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| - | CPU: the ' | ||
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| - | ==== CPU fan ==== | ||
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| - | CPU fan: directs air over the CPU/ | ||
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| - | ==== Battery ==== | ||
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| - | ==== Cables ==== | ||
| - | Power cables: carry power from the PSU to components. | ||
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| - | SATA data cables: carry information between components. | ||
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| - | Before we disassemble, | ||
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| - | Green tabs/ | ||
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| - | ===== DVD Drive ===== | ||
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| - | Flip the PSU up to make room. The DVD drive' | ||
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| - | Pull the green tab on the right up - the bay will swing up. | ||
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| - | Unplug the power/data cables from the drive. | ||
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| - | Unclip the cable guide and free the cables. | ||
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| - | Unplug the SATA cable from the motherboard. | ||
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| - | Push the DVD drive bay back down, then hold the green button on the left. | ||
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| - | Slide the drive forward, and lift straight up to remove from the bay. | ||
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| - | The drive label contains information to help replace/ | ||
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| - | ===== Hard Drive ===== | ||
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| - | Unplug power and SATA cables from the hard drive. | ||
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| - | Push down the green tab on the right of the drive bay. Slide the hard drive forward. | ||
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| - | Lift it straight up and out. | ||
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| - | Free cables from the cable guide. | ||
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| - | Unplug SATA cable from the motherboard. | ||
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| - | The drive label contains information to help replace/ | ||
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| - | ===== PSU ===== | ||
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| - | Unplug power supply cables on the motherboard. | ||
| - | * The connectors have squeeze tabs - squeeze them and wiggle gently to release. | ||
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| - | ==== ==== | ||
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| - | The front cable supplies power to the CPU: | ||
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| - | Another powers most components: | ||
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| - | The one with black connectors connects the motherboard to the drives. | ||
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| - | Clear the cables, then tilt the PSU and lift straight out. | ||
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| - | The label contains: | ||
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| - | * Input voltage(s) | ||
| - | * Output voltages | ||
| - | * Maximum power (in watts) | ||
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| - | ===== RAM ==== | ||
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| - | The RAM is held in by tabs (or clips) in sockets on the motherboard. | ||
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| - | Press tabs hard on either side of the first RAM stick. | ||
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| - | Pull it out. | ||
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| - | Don't touch the gold parts on RAM, as skin cells/sweat can cause [[https:// | ||
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| - | Don't touch the memory chips. [[https:// | ||
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| - | Put RAM down carefully and repeat for the second. | ||
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| - | The label contains information to help replace/ | ||
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| - | <WRAP hideslide> | ||
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| - | ^ Standard name | | | | | ||
| - | | DDR3-800D | ||
| - | | DDR3-800E | ||
| - | | DDR3-1066E | ||
| - | | DDR3-1066F | ||
| - | | DDR3-1066G | ||
| - | | DDR3-1333F* | ||
| - | | DDR3-1333G | ||
| - | | DDR3-1333H | ||
| - | | DDR3-1333J* | ||
| - | | | | DDR3-2133L | ||
| - | | | | DDR3-2133M | ||
| - | | | | DDR3-2133N* | ||
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| - | ===== Front Face ===== | ||
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| - | Remove the front panel with the power switch button. | ||
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| - | Lift the three top tabs: | ||
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| - | And remove. | ||
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| - | ===== Front Fan ===== | ||
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| - | Remove the black plastic air-guide first. | ||
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| - | Four tabs on the fan connect it to the chassis. Squeeze in the top two tabs: | ||
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| - | Then push the two button tabs. If you have trouble, use a flathead screw driver. | ||
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| - | Unplug fan cable from the motherboard header. Clean it if needed. | ||
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| - | ===== Motherboard/ | ||
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| - | Unplug the remaining cables connecting to the front panel. They connect to headers on the motherboard (lower left). First the power header: | ||
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| - | then front USB header: | ||
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| - | front audio header: | ||
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| - | speaker header: | ||
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| - | and intrusion switch. | ||
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| - | Remove the eight screws securing the motherboard. Leave the four screws around the CPU for now. | ||
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| - | **When removing the heatsink do not touch the sticky paste on the heatsink/ | ||
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| - | The heatsink is secured under pressure with four screws. Unscrew them: | ||
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| - | Lift the heatsink straight up: | ||
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| - | Place carefully upside-down to avoid smearing the paste. | ||
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| - | Motherboards are only removed at a certain angle. Proceed carefully. | ||
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| - | Lift the motherboard from the front, then slide gently forward to free the back sockets. | ||
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| - | Lift and twist to clear from the case. Lay in a clear space. | ||
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| - | Find labels for: | ||
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| - | * PSU connections | ||
| - | * Front panel connectors | ||
| - | * USB and SATA connectors | ||
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| - | **The CPU and CPU socket are very delicate. Be extremely careful.** | ||
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| - | It attaches to the motherboard in a socket. Press down and push the lever to the side. It will pop out. | ||
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| - | Lift the gate: | ||
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| - | Carefully remove the CPU with two fingers, from the edges with small notches in the socket. | ||
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| - | Look at the underside of the CPU - don't touch the gold parts. | ||
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| - | Hundreds of pins each connect to a gold circle on the base of the CPU. | ||
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| - | Place the CPU upside-down on your heatsink. | ||
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| - | ====== Reassembly ====== | ||
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| - | Let's follow almost the same steps in reverse - refer to your photo if needed. | ||
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| - | ==== Clean CPU/ | ||
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| - | Once exposed to air, heatsink paste dries. Scrape away old heatsink paste and apply new. | ||
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| - | Lift the CPU off the heatsink and flip it. Wipe clean with your cloth until you can clearly read the text. | ||
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| - | ==== ==== | ||
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| - | Can you read the: | ||
| - | * CPU speed | ||
| - | * Model number | ||
| - | * Where it was made? | ||
| - | ==== === | ||
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| - | Place the CPU gently back in the socket with notches lined up - it only fits one way! | ||
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| - | Clean the heatsink with your cloth - wipe with the grain. | ||
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| - | Lift CPU out of the socket. Squeeze a rice-sized drop of thermal paste onto it. | ||
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| - | Flip and smooth the paste onto the heatsink until the CPU is mostly covered //(not essential)// | ||
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| - | Put CPU back in the socket and close gate. | ||
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| - | ==== Motherboard ==== | ||
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| - | Ease motherboard back in. Tilt, line up back sockets, then gently lower into place. | ||
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| - | Replace and tighten the six screws (don't use heatsink screw holes). | ||
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| - | ===== Heatsink ===== | ||
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| - | Line it up and gently lower onto the motherboard. Replace screws and tighten firmly. | ||
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| - | ==== Front Panel Headers ==== | ||
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| - | Replace front panel headers one at a time, matching the colours. | ||
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| - | ==== Fan ==== | ||
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| - | Reconnect motherboard header cable: | ||
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| - | Click fan back into place: | ||
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| - | Replace air guide: | ||
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| - | ===== Front Panel ===== | ||
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| - | ===== Install RAM ===== | ||
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| - | Replace one stick at a time. | ||
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| - | Notches will line up with breaks in the socket. | ||
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| - | Push in firmly. Tabs on the socket will grab and hold the stick. Repeat with the second RAM stick. | ||
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| - | ===== PSU ===== | ||
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| - | Carefully replace the PSU. | ||
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| - | PSU screws will align with the slot on the case. Slide PSU down and forward, following the angle of the slot. | ||
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| - | Re-connect the PSU cables to the motherboard (they only fit one way). | ||
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| - | ===== Hard Drive ===== | ||
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| - | Connect power/SATA cable to the hard drive. Use the L-shaped connector on the drive. | ||
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| - | Lift up the PSU, slide hard drive into the bay, then push forward to lock. | ||
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| - | Plug SATA cable into the motherboard. | ||
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| - | ===== DVD Drive ===== | ||
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| - | Slide DVD drive into the bay. | ||
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| - | Push forward until it clicks. | ||
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| - | Connect power and SATA cables to DVD drive. | ||
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| - | Ensure cables run through the cable clip. | ||
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| - | Plug SATA cable into the motherboard. | ||
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| - | Lever drive bay back into place. | ||
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| - | ==== Close the Case ==== | ||
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| - | Check that cables are routed neatly through the clips. | ||
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| - | Check DVD drive bay and PSU swing down flat. | ||
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| - | Shut the case. Complete! | ||
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| - | ===== Congratulations! ==== | ||
| - | Repeat to practice. | ||
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| - | [[engagement: | ||
