6Grasp the handle (A) with your other hand and pull the panel toward you until it stops.

A

7Lift the panel up and out. Set the panel aside.

removing the fan duct

NOTE: If your computer does not have a fan, skip this procedure.

To access some components on the motherboard, you may need to remove the fan duct.

NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and the modem/telephone cable and power cord are disconnected from the computer.

1Remove the side panel (see “removing the side panel” on page 121).

2Gently lay the computer on its side.

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