5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the computer cover
upward to open.
Figure 5. Opening the computer cover
Accessing the system board components and drives
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components
and drives.
To access the system board components and drives:
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 14.
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