Cover - IBM Aptiva 2170 Hardware Maintenance Service Manual

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Disconnect the system unit power cord.
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Remove the screws at the back of the tower.
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Insert a screwdriver under one of the tabs on the back of the cover and
gently pry the tower cover so that it separates from the tower.
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Slide the cover back about half inch (or 1.25 centimeters).
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Lift the cover up by the top front and back edges, pulling the sides out and
away from the tower.
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Touch the outside of the bare metal frame of the tower to dissipate any static
electricity from your body. Do not touch any of the components inside the
frame. Be careful not to touch any component displaying a voltage warning
label, such as the power supply.
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Disconnect the tower power cord.
NOTE: To prevent the tower from tipping over, you may want to lay the tower
on its side on a work surface, such as a table.
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Touch the bare metal frame of the system to dissipate any static electricity
from your body (do not touch any of the components inside the frame until
you have done this). Do not touch any component(s) with a voltage warning
label.
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