2 Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
3 Turn off the computer.
4 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front
and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power
cord last.
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5 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the
computer.
6 Grasp the handle, and pull the side panel about
2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to
release it.
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