Removing the cover
Important
Read Chapter2, “Safety information,” on page 3 and “Handling electrostatic
discharge-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the cover.
This procedure describes how to remove the cover.
1. Shut down the operating system, remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes)
from the drives, and turn off all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer.
4. If there are thumb screws securing the cover,remove them.
5. Press the button on the left-side cover and slide the cover to the rear to remove.
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