Service Manual

Removing the left-side cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in
After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable and security screw from the security-cable slot (if applicable).
1 Pull the side-panel release latch.
2 Release the left-side cover away from the chassis and then lift it from the computer.
Figure 2. Removing the left-side cover
1 side-panel release latch 2 top cover
3 left-side cover
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