Upper Rear Panel

The upper rear panel is secured with three screws. Removing it allows access to the fans, heat sink, processor, and optional TV tuner.

Figure 7-15Upper rear panel location

To remove the upper rear panel:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 43).

2.Remove the small rear cover (see Small Rear Cover on page 44).

3.Remove the port cover (see Port Cover on page 45).

4.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 46).

5.Remove the drive cover (see Optical Drive on page 47).

6.Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 53).

Upper Rear Panel

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