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Removing the computer cover
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and
understanding the “Important safety information” in the
ThinkCentre Safety
and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide , go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool
before removing the computer cover.
To remove the computer cover, do the following:
1.
Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your
computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and
the cover is facing up.
3. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as an
integrated cable lock. See “Integrated cable lock” on page 57.
4.
Press the two cover-release buttons on the computer cover as shown, slide the
computer cover toward the top of the computer, and then lift the computer
cover up to remove it from the chassis.
Removing or reinstalling the frame stand
Your computer might come with a frame stand or a lift stand. This section
provides instructions on how to remove or reinstall the frame stand. For
information about the lift stand, see “Removing or reinstalling the lift stand” on
page 17.
Figure 5. Removing the computer cover
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