Dell 8200 technical specifications Opening the Computer Cover, Adding Cards

7.Pull the arms toward you until they snap into place.

NOTICE: Using excessive force to pull the hinge arms into place may damage the arms or the front panel.

If the hinge arms don't snap back into place on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again.

8.After the hinge arms clip into place, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them.

9.Reattach the front-panel insert.

10.Reconnect the power cable to your computer.

11.Reattach the front door as described in "Reattaching the Front Door."

Opening the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety Instructions."

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

1.Shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.

NOTICE: Ensure that there is sufficient space to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.

5.Lay the computer on its side as shown in the illustration.

6.Open the cover:

a.Facing the back of the computer, press the release button on the right side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand.

b.Press the release button on the left side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand.

c.Hold the bottom of the computer with one hand, and then pull open the cover with the other hand.

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