Sonnet Technologies Crescendo_PCI Processor Upgrade Card - Manual (Page 107)

Shut Down and Open Computer
1. Shut down your PowerTower or PowerTower
Pro. If the computer has been on for any
length of time, wait a few minutes for it to
cool before beginning the installation.
2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables
from the back of the computer and move it to
an area where you can freely work.
3. With the rear of the computer facing you,
open it by first loosening the security screw(s)
on the back of the case; then, slide the case
cover toward you and lift it away from the
computer (Figure 1).
4. Gently lay the computer on its side and
identify the internal components of your com-
puter. Touch the power supply metal shielding
(Figure 2) to discharge any potential damaging
static electricity.
Remove Processor Card
Remove the current processor card (Figure 3) from
the Processor Card Slot and set it aside. Be careful!
The heatsink on top of the processor card can get
extremely hot if it has not been given sufficient time
to cool. The location of the processor card varies
with each Power Computing model. For the
PowerTower, refer to Figure 4-Label A; for the
PowerTower Pro, refer to Figure 5-Label A. On some
models (usually mini tower and tower systems) you
may need to remove the support bracket/fan
assembly (Figure 3) to reach the processor card.
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Figure 1; Figura 1
Figure 2; Figura 2
security screw
security screw
power supply
metal shielding
Figure 3; Figura 3
Processor Card Slot
support bracket/fan
assembly
Processor Card
case cover
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