Dell XPS Personal Computer User Manual


 
70 Removing and Installing Parts
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Opening the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on
page 9.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.
2
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
padlock.
NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to accommodate the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of
desk top space.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally
disconnect cables from the system board.
3
Lay the computer on its side with the cover latch release on the top as shown in the following
figure.
4
Open the computer cover:
a
Slide the cover latch release toward the top of the computer.
b
Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer.
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