Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71z, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Removing and reinstalling the system stand hinge cover
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety
information” in the
ThinkCentre Edge Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a
copy of the ThinkCentre Edge Safety and Warranty Guide , go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the system stand hinge cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the
system stand hinge cover.
To remove and reinstall the system stand hinge cover, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the power cords, Input/Output cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page
84 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 85.
4. 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.
5. Remove the screw that secures the system stand hinge cover, and then lift the system stand hinge cover
up and remove it from the computer.
Figure 5. Removing the system stand hinge cover
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Replacing FRUs
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