Installing a security cable
To help prevent hardware theft, you can thread a security cable through the cable
loop on the rear of the computer. After you add the security cable, make sure that it
does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.
Before you begin, obtain the following items:
v A security cable
v A lock, such as a combination lock or padlock
To install a security cable, complete the following steps:
1. Thread the cable through the cable loop and around an object that is not part of
2. Fasten the cable ends together with a lock. Make sure that the cable does not
Completing the installation
To complete the installation, reinstall the bezel, reinstall the side cover, and
reconnect all the external cables.
Replacing the air baffle
To replace the air baffle, complete the following steps:
1. Place the air baffle directly over the front fan unit.
2. Press the air baffle down until it snaps in place over the front fan unit. When the
or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation and from which
the cable cannot be removed.
interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.
Cable loop
air baffle is correctly seated, the right edge of the air baffle rests on the left
edge of the heat sink.
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