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Chapter 4
Accessing lnternal Components
To access your computer’s internal components, you need to
remove the cover. If you are installing or removing a drive in
one of the upper bays, you also need to remove the front panel.
Follow the instructions in this chapter when you need to do
these tasks:
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Remove or replace the computer’s cover
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Remove or replace the front panel
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Perform post-installation setup procedures.
Be sure to read the following important safety precautions
before you begin.
Special Precautions
As you perform the procedures described in this chapter and in
Chapters 5 and 6, observe the following precautions to avoid
damaging your equipment or injuring yourself:
While this manual provides detailed instructions for
installing a variety of optional equipment, do not attempt a
procedure if you have any reservations about performing it;
ask your dealer for assistance.
Always turn off the computer, disconnect all cables to the
computer and any peripheral devices, and then wait at least
30 seconds before you remove the cover. First disconnect
the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the
computer’s back panel. Then disconnect all peripheral
devices from the computer, including the monitor and
keyboard.
Accessing
Internal Components
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