Shutting Down the Computer

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.

HINT: If you are having difficulty turning off your computer, see "General Problems."

Windows XP

1.Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

2.Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.

3.Click Turn off.

The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes.

NOTICE: Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.

Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms

To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to "break away" if it is lifted up too far. If the front door breaks away, you might need to reattach both the front door and the hinge arms.

Reattaching the Front Door

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Lower the hinge arms to the vertical position.

3.Align the two clips on the inside of the front door with the two hinge arms.

4.Press inward on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms.

Reattaching the Hinge Arms

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect the power cable from your computer.

3.Remove the front door, if it is attached.

The front door snaps off of the two hinge arms.

4.Remove the front-panel insert above the front-door bay area.

Pull the bottom of the insert with your fingers to remove it.

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