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REMOVING AND INSTALLING DEVICES WHEN COMPUTER IS TURNED OFF

To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

• Press the device latch release.  The latch release ejects partway.
• Pull the device out of the module bay.
• Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING DEVICES WHEN THE COMPUTER IS RUNNING

• Before ejecting the device, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device you want to eject, and click Stop.
• To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
• Press the device latch release.
• Pull the device out of the module bay.
• Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.  The operating system automatically recognizes the device.

• If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.

SUBWOOFER

• If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a subwoofer.
• To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
• Disconnect the subwoofer cable.
• Use a small screwdriver or scribe to release the subwoofer from the compartment in the battery.
• Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery.
• Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector.
• Replace the battery in the battery bay.

BLUETHOOTH CARD

• Remove the battery.
• Open the Bluetooth card door.
• Using a plastic scribe or screwdriver, gently pry the Bluetooth card from the plastic guide bracket and the compartment so that you can disconnect the Bluetooth card from its cable and remove it from the computer.

HARD DRIVE

• Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the DRIVE.
• Need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive.
• Turn over the computer and remove the M3 x 3-mm screw.
• Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
• Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.  Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
• Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
• Replace and tighten the screw.
• Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer.  For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP.

FANS

• Turn over the computer.
• Unscrew the two captive screws labeled "F2," lift up the fan cover, and remove it from the computer.
• This fan cover comes off over the audio connectors.
• Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw on the fan and lift up the fan release lever.
• Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer.  When replacing fan 2, press down on the fan surface labeled "Press here" to securely seat the fan in place.

To remove fan 3:

• Unscrew the two captive screws labeled "F3."
• Lift the fan out of the computer.  The cover on this fan is not removable. It remains attached to the fan.

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