Acer Altos G500, User Manual

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Opening your system
Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned
off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the
“Preinstallation instructions” on page 35.
You need to open your system before you can install additional
components. The system housing has one front panel door and one
removable side panel. See the following section for instructions.
Opening the front panel door
A security lock secures the front panel door to protect your system unit
against unauthorized access.
To open the front panel door:
1 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to
the unlocked icon.
2 Pull open the front panel door.
Removing the front panel door
The front panel door is attached to the main housing by screwless
hinges. Follow these steps to remove the door:
1 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary).
2 Open it to more than a 45° angle.
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