Removing The Computer Access Panel - HP COMPAQ 8000 Hardware Reference Manual

Removing the Computer Access Panel

To access internal components, you must remove the access panel:
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
6. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the computer (1), slide the access panel toward the rear of
the computer, then lift it off (2).
Figure 2-2
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
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