Lenovo 8801, 8814, 8810, 8793, 8805, 8797, 8011 manual Rope Clip

Rope Clip

Using a 3/16-inch or 5-mm rope clip (sometimes referred to as a U-bolt), a steel security cable, and a padlock can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. Rope clip knockouts at the rear of the chassis are provided.

To install a rope clip:

1.Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 21.

2.Use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to remove the two metal knockouts.

3.Insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench.

4.Close the computer cover. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 39.

5.Thread the cable through the rope clip and secure your computer to a desk, table or other non-permanent fixture by fastening the cable ends together with a lock.

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