Left Rear Cover
The left rear cover is located on the left, rear of the computer. You must remove it to access the optical drive and the hard drive.
To remove the left rear cover:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 27).
2.Position the computer with the rear facing you.
3.Remove the small rear cover (see Small Rear Cover on page 28).
4.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 29).
5.Slide the cover toward the left and off the computer. Figure
To replace the left rear cover, reverse the removal procedures.
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