Installing Internal Options; Opening The Cover - Lenovo ThinkCentre 6137 Replacement Manual

Installing internal options

Opening the cover

To open the computer cover:
1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer
5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the cover upward to
Figure 5. Opening the cover
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Important
Read "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 4 before opening the
computer cover.
Important
Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer
cool before opening the computer cover.
turn off all attached devices and the computer.
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer. See "Locating controls and connectors on the front of your
computer" on page 5 and "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer"
on page 6.
cover.
open the computer.