Identifying Security Locks; Rope Clip - IBM ThinkCentre A30 8198 User Manual

Identifying security locks

The following illustration shows the locations of the security features on the rear of
the computer.

1 Rope clip

2 Integrated cable lock
3 Padlock loop
Rope clip
Using a 3/16-inch or 5-mm rope clip (sometimes referred to as a U-bolt), a steel
security cable, and a padlock can secure your computer to a desk, table, or other
non-permanent fixture. For computers designed to accommodate the rope clip,
knockouts at the rear of the chassis are provided.
To install a rope clip:
1. Remove the cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 54.
2. Use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to remove the two metal knockouts.
3. Insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts
with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench.
4. Replace the computer cover. For more information, see "Replacing the cover
and connecting the cables" on page 67.
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