Installing Internal Options; Opening The Cover; Pivoting The Cover - Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 6073 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

Installing internal options

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 the floor stand, if attached
5. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer
6. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the cover upward to
Figure 5. Pivoting the cover
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Important
Read "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 4 before opening the
computer cover.
Important
Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool
before opening the computer cover.
operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on page 5
and "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 6.
cover.
open the computer.