Removing The Cover - Lenovo ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Power cord connector
2
Serial port
3
Ethernet connector
4
Serial port (some models)
5
Audio line-out subwoofer/center speakers
connector
6
Audio line-in connector
7
Video connector (some models)
8
Audio line-out front speakers connector

Removing the cover

CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover.
To remove the computer cover:
1. Remove any media from the drives and shut down your operating system. Turn off all attached devices.
Turn off the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables,
and any other cables that are connected to the computer. See "Locating controls and connectors on the
front of your computer" on page 75 and "Rear connectors" on page 75.
4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock or padlock that secures the computer cover. Open
the keylock if it is in the locked position.
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Microphone connector
10
Audio line-out rear speakers connector
11
SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format) out
connector
12
USB connectors (8)
13
Optical SPDIF in connector
14
Optical SPDIF out connector
15
eSATA connector