Specifications

Side access panel
Before accessing the internal components of the computer, you must remove the side access panel.
This section describes how to remove and install the side access panel.
Removing the side access panel
WARNING! Power off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before
you remove the computer side access panel.
To remove the side access panel:
1. Disconnect power from the computer (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 70).
2. Remove locks that are present such as a cable lock.
3. Pull up on the handle (1), rotate the panel away from the chassis (2), then slide the front edge of
the cover 1.3 CM (1/2 inch) toward the rear of the system to remove it (3), as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 5-3 Removing the side access panel
Installing the side access panel
To install the side access panel:
1. Align the front edge of the side panel with the slot on the front of the chassis.
2. Rotate the back of the side panel down onto the chassis, then press firmly until the latch engages.
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