Removing the Computer Access Panel
To access internal components, you must remove the access panel:
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board
as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord
to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5.
If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
6.
Slide the access panel handle toward the rear of the computer (1) then lift the access panel up
and off the computer (2).
Figure 2-1
Removing the Computer Access Panel
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) then
press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place (2).
Figure 2-2
Replacing the Computer Access Panel
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