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Opening the case
Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
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 46.
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.
4Remove the security tape (if any) on the rear edge of the side panel.
5Remove the case cover thumbscrew on the side panel.
Thumbscrew
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