Removing The Computer Cover; Removing And Reinstalling The Feet Stand - Lenovo ThinkCentre E73z Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing the computer cover

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" on page 1
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
frame stand.
To remove the computer cover, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat 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.
3. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as an integrated cable lock.
4. Remove the frame stand. See "Removing and reinstalling the frame stand" on page 71.
5. Loosen the two screws
it from the computer.
Note: After loose the screws, you might need to use the screw-driver to pry around the whole computer
to open the computer cover.
Figure 10. Removing the computer cover

Removing and reinstalling the feet stand

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" on page 1
This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the feet stand.
1 at the bottom of the computer, and then lift the computer cover up to remove
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