Locating connectors on the rear
1 Power connector 8 Audio line out connector
2 Mouse connector 9 Microphone connector
3 Parallel connector 10 USB connectors
4 Ethernet connector 11 VGA monitor connector
5 Audio line in connector 12 Serial connector
6 PCI slots 13 USB connectors
7 AGP slot (some models) 14 Keyboard connector
Removing the cover
Important
Read Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 5 and “Handling electrostatic
discharge-sensitive devices” on page 8 before removing the cover.
1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes)
from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
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.
4. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the rear of the cover
up and off of the computer.
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