Internal Components; Accessing Internal Computer Components - Compaq Presario,Presario 5730 Quick Start Manual

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 static
electricity from damaging
the parts. To discharge any
static buildup, you should
touch a metal part of the
computer chassis before
touching any internal parts.
Did you know ...
The screw securing the side
access panel does not need to
be replaced. The screw
securing the side panel is used
for shipping purposes only.
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Accessing Internal Computer Components

Internal Components

1. Press the Power button to
turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the power cable
from the wall and
computer.
3. Remove the screw securing
the side access panel.
4. Locate the latch directly
below the screw, pull down,
and hold in the down
position.
5. Grab the handle 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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