Dell R300 owner manual Opening the System, Closing the System

Opening the System

To upgrade or troubleshoot the system, remove the system cover to gain access to internal components.

1Unless you are installing a hot-plug component such as a power supply, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

2To remove the system cover, turn the latch release lock counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. See Figure 3-4.

3Lift up on the latch on top of the system. See Figure 3-4.

4Grasp the cover on both sides and carefully lift the cover away from the system.

Closing the System

1Lift up the latch on the cover.

2Place the cover on top of the system and offset the cover slightly back so that it clears the chassis J hooks and lays flush on the system chassis. See Figure 3-4.

3Push down the latch to lever the cover into the closed position.

4Rotate the latch release lock in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.

Installing System Components

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