Removing the computer cover
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the
computer cover.
To remove the computer cover, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cord from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the power cords, Input/Output cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See “Locking the computer cover” on page 34 “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators
on the front of your computer” on page 9
and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”
on page 9.
4. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as a padlock or an integrated
cable lock. See “Locking the computer cover” on page 34 “Attaching a cable lock” on page 36 and
“Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock” on page 35.
5. Remove any screws that secure the computer cover.
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