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Opening the case

Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.

Removing the back 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 back panel:

1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 34.

2Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables.

3Place your computer face-down on a clean, soft, dry surface. (Although the photographs show the computer upright, you should place your computer face-down during servicing to avoid tipping it over.)

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