Opening the cover
To open the computer cover:
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock or padlock that secures the
5. Disengage the cover latch 1 , and open the cover. Remove the cover and place
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operating system. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer
and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the
computer cover.
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer.
computer cover.
it on a flat surface.