Side panels
The side panels are located one each side of the computer. They are secured with tabs, and the removal procedures are similar for both panels.
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To remove the side panels:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).
2.Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 34).
3.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 36).
4.Remove the lower panel (see Lower panel on page 38).
5.Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the optical disc drive on page 45).
6.Push the side panel out from the bottom (1).
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