HP dc7600 tower manual Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws

Hardware Upgrades

To open the access panel with the Smart Cover Lock engaged:

1.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices.

2.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices.

3.Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the Smart Cover Lock to the chassis.

Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws

4.Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing the Computer Access Panel.”

To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in place with the tamper-proof screws.

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