Removing And Installing Hardware; External Options; Computer Cover - Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing and installing hardware

This section provides instructions on how to remove and install hardware for your computer. You can expand
the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by removing or installing hardware.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Important safety information" on page 1.

External options

You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
When installing an external option, see Chapter 3 "Product overview" on page 29 to identify the required
connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install
any required software or device drivers.

Computer cover

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Chapter 1 "Important safety information" on page 1 and print the following
instructions.
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is
cool.
For access, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.
3. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover.
4. Lay down the computer to place the computer cover facing up.
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