IBM NetVista X40, User Manual

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1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 37 and the safety
precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in “Safety information” on
page 39.
2.
Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives and shut down
your operating system.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices and disconnect all external
cables and power cords.
4. If necessary, unlock the computer cover.
5. Pull out on the cover-release latch, which will slide the cover toward the rear of
the computer about 12.7 mm (1/2 in.). Then, remove the cover from the
computer and set it aside.
To replace the side cover, see “Installing the cover” on page 58.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
computer. Operating the computer with the cover removed might damage the
computer components.
Removing the support bracket assembly
When working with some options, such as hard disk drives and memory modules,
you must first remove the support bracket assembly to access the option.
Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket assembly.
1.
Review the safety precautions listed in “Safety information” on page 39.
2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives and shut down
your operating system.
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