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Removing the side panel
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
To remove the side panel:
1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 32.
2Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables.
3Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer.
4Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel. (These screws cannot be removed.)
5Slide the side panel toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer.
Removing the front bezel
To remove the front bezel:
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 33.
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