Personal Computer Maintenance & Service Guide
Table Of Contents
- NOTICE
- CONTENTS
- ABOUT THIS GUIDE
- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- SPARE PARTS
- REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRELIMINARIES
- REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
- 4.1 Disassembly Sequence Chart
- 4.2 Disassembly Preparation
- 4.3 Feet Installation
- 4.4 Logo Plate
- 4.5 Cable Lock
- 4.6 Access Panel
- 4.7 Front Bezel
- 4.8 Power Button
- 4.9 Subpanel and Bezel Blanks
- 4.10 Power Switch
- 4.11 Mass Storage Devices
- 4.12 Removing the Drivelocks
- 4.13 Expansion Boards
- 4.14 Board Guide
- 4.15 System Memory
- 4.16 AGP Graphics Board (440BX)
- 4.17 Processor Components
- 4.18 System Board
- 4.19 Internal Speaker
- 4.20 Lithium Battery
- 4.21 Fan Assembly
- 4.22 Power Supply
- 4.23 Converting a Desktop to a Minitower
- 4.24 Converting a Minitower to a Desktop
- CONNECTORS, JUMPERS, AND SWITCHES
- SPECIFICATIONS
- SERVICE NOTES
- INDEX

Compaq Deskpro EP Series of Personal Computers 4-7
4.6 Access Panel
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING:
Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability.
3. Remove (440BX) or loosen (Intel 810/810e) the two screws that secure the access panel
to the back of the computer chassis.
4. Slide the access panel backward approximately 1-inch (2.5-cm); then lift it up and off
the unit.
Removing the Access Panel - 440BX
Removing the Access Panel - Intel 810/810e
To replace the access panel, reverse the previous steps.










