5.
Return the optical drive release button to its recessed position on the system base.
Note
To replace the optical drive, be sure to press the drive firmly into the drive bay to
secure it into the drive bay connector.
Rear Cover Removal
Remove the rear cover as follows.
If installed, remove the cover lock.
1.
Release the rear cover by pressing in on the bottom edges of the cover (see the following
2.
figure).
Carefully lift and remove the cover.
3.
proceed:
To avoid a burn, wait at least 30 minutes after powering off the system before you touch the
system board shield and memory slot cover. During system operation, the system board
shield and memory slot cover become hot.
To prevent injury by electric shock, make sure the AC power adapter is unplugged from its
power source. Power is removed only when the AC power adapter is unplugged from its
power source.
3-4 Disassembly and Reassembly
Releasing the Rear Cover
A – Cover Lock Bracket Location
To prevent personal injury, follow these precautions before you