Internal
Components
Your Computer is
constructed with an Easy
Access panel. This design
makes accessing the internal
parts easy.
Warning
Failure to disconnect the
power from the computer may
result in personal injury.
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Caution: Before working
with the components inside
the computer, you must
ground yourself and the
equipment to prevent
damage to the parts from
static electricity. To
discharge any static buildup,
touch a metal part of the
computer chassis before
touching any internal parts.
Did you know ...
The screw(s) securing the side
access panel are for shipping
purposes only and do not need
to be replaced.
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Accessing Internal Computer Components
1. Press the Power button to
turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the power cable
from the wall and the
computer.
3. Remove the screw(s)
securing the side access
panel.
4. Locate the latch directly
below the screw, pull the
latch down, and hold it in the
down position.
5. Grasp the indented
hand-hold and slide the side
panel from the chassis.
6. Turn the computer on its side
with the open side facing up.
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