Chapter 5

Accessing Internal Components

To access your computer’s internal components, you need to remove the cover. In some cases, you may also need to remove the front panel and the subassembly (the metal case that holds the drive bays). The instructions in this chapter explain how to do these tasks:

Ll Remove and replace the cover

Ll Remove and replace the front panel

Ll Remove and replace the subassembly

Ll Perform post-installation setup procedures.

Read the following safety precautions before you begin.

Special Precautions

As you perform the procedures described in this chapter and in Chapters 6 and 7, observe the following precautions to avoid damaging your equipment or injuring yourself:

Ll While this manual provides detailed instructions for installing a variety of optional equipment, do not attempt a procedure if you have any reservations about performing it; ask your dealer for assistance.

tl Always turn off the computer, disconnect all cables to the computer and any peripheral devices, and wait at least

30 seconds before you remove the cover. First disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer’s back panel. Then disconnect all peripheral devices, including the monitor and keyboard.

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