Removing The Computer Access Panel - HP 260 G2 DM 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 a USB flash drive, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, and turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT:
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.
6. Remove the screw on the rear of the computer (1), and then slide the panel forward and lift if off the
computer (2).
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long