Top Cover; Opening The System Unit - HP Model 712/100 - Workstation Handbook

Top Cover

Before removing the top cover, remove the stand.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the workstation with the
top cover removed. The cover is needed for proper
air flow for system cooling.
Perform the following steps to open the system unit:
1. Lay the system unit on a flat surface, such as a table top.
2. Attach the static–grounding wrist strap by following the instructions on the
package. Attach the the sticky end of the wrist strap to bare metal of the system
unit.
3. Release the top cover by pushing the two locking tabs at the rear of the system
unit toward the outside of the unit and then forward, as shown in Figure 5–6.
4. Slide the cover forward about two inches, then carefully lift to remove it, as
shown in Figure 5–6.
Figure 6–6. Opening the System Unit
Field Replaceable Units 5–15