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5-2 COMPUTER UPGRADES MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Accessing Internal Computer Components
(5000 Series)
1. Remove any diskette or
compact discs (CDs) from
the computer.
2. To shut down your computer,
click the Start button, and
then click Turn Off
Computer. The Turn Off
Computer dialog box is
displayed. Select Turn Off
to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect the power cord
from the electrical outlet and
computer.
4. Disconnect all peripheral
device cables from the
computer.
5. Remove the screw(s)
securing the side access
panel.
6. Locate the latch directly
below the screw, pull the
latch down, and hold it in
the down position.
7. Grasp the indented
hand-hold and slide the side
panel from the chassis.
8. Turn the computer on its side
with the open side facing up.
Internal
Components
Your 5000 Series computer
is constructed with an Easy
Access panel. This design
makes accessing the internal
parts easy.
Warning
Failure to disconnect the power
from the computer may result
in personal injury.
m Caution: Before working
with the components inside
the computer, you must
ground yourself and the
equipment to prevent
damage to the parts from
static electricity. To
discharge any static buildup,
touch a metal part of the
computer chassis before
touching any internal parts.
Did you know ...
The screw(s) securing the side
access panel are for shipping
purposes only and do not need
to be replaced.