Chapter 8. Replacing hardware
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Removing the computer stand
Attention
Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the it cool down
before removing the computer stand.
To remove the computer stand:
Note
It helps to place the computer face down on a soft, flat surface for
this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or
other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other
damage.
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down your operating system, and turn off the computer and 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. Refer to “Locating connectors on the rear
of the computer”.
4. Place the computer upside down on the flat surface.
5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer stand to the computer
chassis.