Removing The Computer Cover - Lenovo ThinkCentre A61 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing the computer cover

This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool
before removing the computer cover.
To remove the computer cover:
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
4. Remove any locking devices such as a padlock that secure the cover.
5. If the cover is secured with thumbscrews, remove them.
6. Press the button near the front of the computer cover and slide the cover to the
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
operating system, and turn off all attached devices.
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer.
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