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1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the
cover.
4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as leverage
points.
5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface.
CAUTION:
Graphic card heatsinks may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card
heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
1 security cable slot
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2 cover release latch
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2
3 computer cover
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