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3 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.
4
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
6 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm
internal components.
7
Open the computer cover.
Removing a Hard Drive
1 Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.