IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

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5. Remove the system unit cover:
a. Remove the screws.
(Back View)
b. Slide the cover forward and completely remove
it from the system unit.
6. Unplug the system unit and monitor from the
electrical outlets.
7. Unplug the power cords of any external options
from the electrical outlets.
Important:
To prevent electrostatic charge from damaging
any part of your computer, touch the computer’s
bare metal frame before you unplug the system
unit, or wear an antistatic wrist strap while mak-
ing hardware changes.
(Front View)
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IBM Aptiva Specifications

General

CPU	Intel Pentium
RAM	8 MB to 64 MB
Operating System	Windows 95
Graphics	S3, ATI
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Ports	Serial, Parallel, PS/2
Expansion Slots	ISA, PCI