Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Upgrades
Removing the Access Panel and Front Bezel
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CAUTION:
Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the
computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
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 the
computer
1
, and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the
computer chassis
2
.
4. Slide the access panel back about 1.25 cm (1/2 inch), then lift it
away from and off the unit
3
.
Removing the Power Cord and Access Panel
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To replace the access panel, reverse the removal steps.