Partner PT-8800, User Manual

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12 Chapter 2 Upgrading Components
Before you begin
Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and cause a malfunc-
tion. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components.
Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected by using your fingers. It is recommended that
you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connectors as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.
Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)
Refer to the following to install a HDD.
CAUTION
Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components
on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress the circuit
board. Do not hold components such as a processor by its pins; hold it by the
edges.
CAUTION
To prevent scratching the case of the PT-8800, make sure the worktop surface is
clean and flat.
1
Remove the rear cover. See “Removing the
rear cover” on page 6.
2
Remove the two thumbscrews.
3
Remove the hard drive bracket.
4
Place the new hard drive in the bracket.
5
Secure the hard drive with four screws.
6
Connect the two cables.
7
Replace the hard drive bracket.
8
Replace the two thumbscrews.