Access Panel - Compaq EX Series Maintenance & Service Manual

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Access Panel

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability.
3. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the access panel to the back of the computer
chassis.
4. Slide the access panel backward approximately 1-inch (2.5-cm); then lift it up and off
the unit.
To replace the access panel, reverse the previous steps.
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