Adding Parts 55
Removing the Computer Cover
  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
1
Shut down the computer through the 
Start
 menu (see page 18).
2
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and 
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn 
them off now.
  NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it 
from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then 
press the power button to ground the system board.
  CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet 
before opening the cover.
5
Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
6
If your computer cover has a cover latch, slide and hold the cover latch.
7
Grip the indents on the computer cover, and slide the computer cover toward the back of the 
computer.
16 integrated video 
connector
If this connector has a protective cap over it, then your computer has the optional video 
card installed. If this connector does not have a protective cap over it, plug the cable 
from your monitor into the blue connector.
(On computers with integrated video.)
17 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. 
18 voltage selection switch 
(may not be available on 
all computers)
For more information, see the safety instructions located in the Project Information 
Guide.
19 power connector Insert the power cable.