HP Compaq dx5150 SFF - Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel

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Removing the Computer Access Panel and
Front Bezel
To remove the computer access panel:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
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CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the
computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
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Lay the computer on its side (with the computer access panel facing
up) before removing the computer access panel and installing
hardware.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the computer 1, slide the
access panel toward the rear of the computer 2, then lift it off.
Removing the Computer Access Panel