Packard Bell MH4000 manual Removing a Side Panel

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Removing a Side Panel

To install boards in your system, you must remove the external side panel.

Caution: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system.

Caution: Do not damage or bend the EMI fingers that are located along the top of the chassis on its two sides, as you remove and install them, or your system may not meet EMI requirements.

Warning: If you are removing the side panel after the system is set up, you must first power off the system and all external devices. Unplug the system power cord.

To remove a side panel:

1.Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall outlet.

2.Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the beginning of this chapter.

3.The side panel is secured from the back edge with two screws. Remove the padlock (if used) and the screws (Figure 5-1) securing the side panel. Save the screws for reattaching the side panel.

4.Grip the built-in handle on the back of the panel. Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis about an inch until it stops.

5.Pull the side panel out and away from the chassis. Set the panel aside.

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