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-  UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 

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Removing a memory module 

1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6. 
2. Disconnect the thermal fan cable from the mainboard. 
3. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the 

DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1). 

4. Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from 

the DIMM slot (2).  

5. Repeat steps 3~4 to remove the other memory modules. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

6. Repeat steps 5~6 to remove the other memory modules. 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ConceptD CT500-51A DT.C03ET.017

Page 1: ...Manual ConceptD 500 Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Acer ConceptD CT500 51A DT C03ET 017 o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di PC Desktop e Workstation ...

Page 2: ...ation that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual ...

Page 3: ...m cover 7 Installing the left side system cover 8 Removing the right side system cover 9 Installing the right side system cover 10 Hard drives 11 Removing the 3 5 inch hard drives 11 Installing the 3 5 inch hard drives 13 Memory 15 Memory configuration guidelines 15 Removing a memory module 16 Installing a memory module 17 Graphic board 18 Removing the Graphic board 18 Installing the Graphic board...

Page 4: ...Upgrading your Computer In this section you will find Instructions on how to replace a hardware component ...

Page 5: ...ponent 1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Required tools In performing the component replacement process you will need t...

Page 6: ...ing sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier 3 Replace the system covers See Installing t...

Page 7: ...m Upgrade Removing the rear system cover 1 Before you proceed make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Release the Cable latch 1 and 2 2 1 ...

Page 8: ... UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 4 3 Remove the four screws that secure the system cover to the computer 4 Take off the rear system cover 5 Set the cover aside for re installation later ...

Page 9: ...UR COMPUTER 5 Installing the rear system cover 1 Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer 2 Insert the rear system cover 3 Secure the cover with four screws ...

Page 10: ... UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 6 4 Install the Cable latch 1 and 2 5 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 2 1 ...

Page 11: ... off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the two screws that secure the system cover to the computer 3 Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and pull away from the side of the computer 4 Set the cover aside for re installation later ...

Page 12: ... Installing the left side system cover 1 Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer 2 Secure the cover with two screws 3 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 ...

Page 13: ...d off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the two screws that secure the system cover to the computer 3 Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and pull away from the side of the computer 4 Set the cover aside for re installation later ...

Page 14: ... Installing the right side system cover 1 Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer 2 Secure the cover with two screws 3 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 ...

Page 15: ...n the internal HDD cage Removing the 3 5 inch hard drives 1 Perform Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drives 3 Release the cables from the cable clip securing them to the HDD bracket 4 Remove the three screws that secure the HDD bracket to the chassis ...

Page 16: ... UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 12 5 Remove the HDD bracket from the chassis 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drives to the bracket 7 Remove the hard drives from the bracket ...

Page 17: ... 13 Installing the 3 5 inch hard drives 1 Remove the new hard drive from their packaging 2 Insert the new hard drive into the HDD bracket 3 Secure the new hard drives with four screws 4 Insert the HDD bracket into the chassis ...

Page 18: ... YOUR COMPUTER 14 5 Secure the HDD bracket with three screws 6 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drives 7 Use the cable clip to secure the cables 8 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 ...

Page 19: ...e installed starting with DIMM1 slot Always handle memory modules by its edges When installing memory modules populate the DIMM slots according to the table below Size DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 4GB 4GB N A N A N A 8GB 4GB 4GB N A N A 12GB 4GB 4GB 4GB N A 16GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB N A N A N A 16GB 8GB 8GB N A N A 24GB 8GB 8GB 8GB N A 32GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB N A N A N A 32GB 16GB 16GB N A N ...

Page 20: ...ermal fan cable from the mainboard 3 Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the memory module 1 4 Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from the DIMM slot 2 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to remove the other memory modules 6 Repeat steps 5 6 to remove the other memory modules 2 1 ...

Page 21: ...ule is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to install the other memory modules 6 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 Note DIMM slots on the mainboard must be installed only in certain configurations Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to ins...

Page 22: ...e detail configuration will be differed by different models Removing the Graphic board 1 Perform Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Disconnect the power cables from the Graphic board 3 Remove the screw that secure the Graphic boards to the chassis 4 Unlatch the metal clip that secure the graphics board to the chassis ...

Page 23: ...UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 19 5 Release the latch that secures the graphic board to the mainboard 6 Detach the Graphic board from the PCIE x16 slot ...

Page 24: ...e Graphic boards into the PCIE x16 slot and press it down until it latches into place 3 Press the metal clip to secure the expansion board bracket Note For replace upgrade graphic board please check the specification of graphic board power supply first in order to make sure the graphic board and power supply could work ...

Page 25: ...UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 21 4 Secure the graphics board with one screw 5 Connect the power cables to the Graphic boards 6 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 ...

Page 26: ... installed in the M 2 PCIE slot Removing the M 2 SSD module 1 Perform Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the Graphic board See Removing the Graphic board 3 Remove the screw that secures the M 2 SSD module from the mainboard 4 Detach the M 2 SSD module from the mainboard ...

Page 27: ...he new M 2 SSD module from its packaging 2 Insert the M 2 SSD module into its slot in the mainboard 3 Secure the M 2 SSD module and mainboard with screws 4 Replace the Graphic board See Installing the Graphic board 5 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2 ...

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