Removal And Replacement Procedures - Column; Preparing To Disassemble The Column - HP Sprout Maintenance & Service Manual

5 Removal and Replacement Procedures –
Column
The following sections provide information about disassembling various components of the computer.

Preparing to disassemble the column

To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the
Sprout.
1. Remove all media from the computer.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. After the system has completely shut down, remove the Touch Mat and disconnect the power cord and
all attached cables from the back of the computer.
4. Using caution, lay the computer down on a flat surface covered with a soft cloth. Make sure the head
hangs off the front of the table (as shown).
WARNING!
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Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis.
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