8000 Series - Compaq Presario 4000 Series Getting Started

Internal Computer Components

8000 Series

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6. Remove the access panel by loosening the screw that secures the
access panel to the computer chassis 1. Slide the access panel
back about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters), then lift it up and off the
unit 2.
Removing the 6000 Series Access Panel
Follow the procedure below to access the internal components of your
8000 Series computer.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components
of your computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object.
1. Remove all diskettes, CDs, and DVDs from the computer.
2. To shut down your computer, click the Start button, and then
click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box is
displayed. Select Turn Off to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then
from the computer.
Getting Started