About Opening the System Unit
Removing the side panel
1.
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
2.
Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
3.
Place the system unit on its side.
4.
Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel.
5.
Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you.
6.
Lift the side panel up and set aside.
Rem ov ing the side panel
If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot
to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the side panel.
Replacing the side panel
1.
Place the system unit on its side.
2.
Align the tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame.
3.
Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis, until the tabs lock the panel into place.
Replacing the side panel
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