After Closing The Computer; Removing The Side Panel - Compaq 315eu - Microtower PC Upgrade And Service Manual

After Closing the Computer

To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in this order
after closing the computer:
1 Reconnect the power cord.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone cables into the
network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet connector).
2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable and all other cables (such as the keyboard,
mouse, and monitor cables).
3 Reconnect the external devices.
4 Turn on the computer and all peripherals (such as the monitor).
5 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card
manufacturer.

Removing the Side Panel

1 See "Before Opening the Computer" on page 2.
2 Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw (A) that secures the side panel to the computer
chassis.
3 Use the handle to slide the panel back about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch), and then lift it
off the chassis.
WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis.
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