Removing The Side Panel - HP Pavilion xt800 - Desktop PC Manual

practices and regulatory compliance
required for using and modifying
electronic equipment.
Set up an equipment log to record the
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system model and serial numbers, all
installed options, and other information
about the system. If you need this
information, it will be easier to consult the
log than to open up and examine the
system.
HP recommends that you use an antistatic
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wrist strap and a conductive foam pad
when working on the system.
Disconnect the system from any
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telecommunications links, networks,
or modems, and then disconnect the
system power source before performing
any of the procedures described in this
guide. Failure to do so before you open the
system or do any procedures can result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
Note:
Disconnect the modem/phone cable before
disconnecting the power cord from the system.
To gain access to the inside of the computer,
remove the side panel.

Removing the Side Panel

You must remove the side panel to add
memory, insert add-in cards, install or
remove drives, or change the battery.
1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2 Disconnect the modem/phone cable.
3 Disconnect the power cord and all other
attached cables (such as the keyboard,
mouse, and monitor).