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Opening the case
Your computer case provides easy access to internal
components.
Removing the side panel
To remove the side panel:
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity
2
Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power
cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device
cables.
3
Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any
residual power from your computer.
4
Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge
of the side panel. (These screws cannot be removed.)
5
Slide the side panel toward the back of your computer,
then pull the panel away from your computer.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn
off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening
the case.
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Summary of Contents for GM5688E
Page 1: ...REFERENCEGUIDE 8512418 book Page a Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 2: ...8512418 book Page b Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8512418 book Page 4 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 40: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 34 8512418 book Page 34 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 64: ...CHAPTER 4 Upgrading Your Computer 56 8512418 book Page 56 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 118: ...CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting 108 8512418 book Page 108 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 128: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 118 8512418 book Page 118 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 138: ...128 Index 8512418 book Page 128 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
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Page 140: ...MAN GERSHWIN HW REF GDE R3 5 07 8512418 book Page 130 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...