Installing System Options
4–2
Removing the Top Cover and Side Panel
________________________ CAUTION ___________________________
To avoid system damage from static discharge, wear a grounded wrist strap
before you touch anything inside the system.
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To remove the top cover and side panel, refer to Figure 4–1 and perform the following
steps:
1. Shut down your system and all peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the video cable.
3. Wait at least 15 seconds, to allow time for the power supply capacitors to discharge
safely.
4. Facing the rear of the unit, unlock the chassis lock
.
5. Locate and loosen the thumb screw
that fastens the top cover to the rear panel.
Place your thumbs on the upper corners of the rear panel, pull back on the cover, and
lift the cover
up and away from the enclosure.
6. You can gain further access by removing the left side panel (nearest to the PCI
options). Press in the left-side tab
to release the side panel. Slide the panel
toward the rear of the system unit and remove it.
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