Opening The Case; Removing The Side Panel - Gateway FX530 Reference Manual

Opening the case

Removing the side panel

Warning
To avoid exposure to
dangerous electrical
voltages and moving
parts, turn off your
computer, then
unplug the power cord
and modem cable
before opening the
case.
Your computer case provides easy access to
internal components.
To remove the side panel:
Follow the instructions in "Preventing
1
static electricity discharge" on page 50.
Shut down your computer, then
2
disconnect the power cord and modem,
network, and all peripheral device cables.
Press the power button for ten seconds to
3
drain any residual power from your
computer.
Remove the thumbscrew on the side panel
4
cover. For the location of the thumbscrew,
see "Back" on page 8.
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