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CAUTION:
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the
computer is cool.
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. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as a key lock, a padlock, or a
Kensington-style cable lock. See Chapter 5 “Security” on page 61.
3. Press the pit 1 on the handle of the computer cover latch so that the handle is lifted. Pivot the handle
as shown and pull the handle to remove the cover from the chassis.
Figure 13. Removing the computer cover
Removing and reinstalling the direct cooling air baffle
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1.
To remove the direct cooling air baffle, 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. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 111.
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