Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e User Manual download pdf (Page 19)

Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware

This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available

for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding

memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing an option, use these

instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety

information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.

To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.

Installing external options

External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For

some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making

the physical connection. When adding an external option, see “Locating connectors

on the rear of your computer” on page 6 and “Locating controls and connectors on

the front of your computer” on page 5 to identify the required connector, and then

use the instructions that are included with the option to help you make the

connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the

option.

Removing the cover

Important

Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer

cool before removing the computer cover.

This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.

1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and

turn off all attached devices and the computer.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,

input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the

computer. See “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your

computer” on page 5 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”

on page 6.

4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer

cover.

5. If there are thumbscrews securing the cover, remove them.

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