Removing And Reinstalling The Frame Stand - Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing and reinstalling the frame stand

Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety
information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy
of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the frame stand.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the
frame stand.
To remove and reinstall the frame stand, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the power cords, Input/Output cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page
84 and "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 85.
4. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or the surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently
lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the frame stand, and then pull the frame stand out of the computer.
Figure 10. Removing the frame stand
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