Warnings And Cautions; Removing The Access Panel And The Front Bezel - HP Compaq dx2000 MT Hardware Reference Manual

Hardware Upgrades

Warnings and Cautions

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Removing the Access Panel and the Front Bezel

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Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the
applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock
and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connectors into the
network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the
computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures,
ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object. See
information.
CAUTION: Before removing the computer cover, ensure that the
computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the
computer chassis. Some access panels use captive thumbscrews.
Remove the right access panel to upgrade memory or an expansion
card.
Remove the left access panel to upgrade a drive.
Chapter 4, "Electrostatic Discharge" for more
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