Removing The Computer Access Panel - HP Compaq 8100 Elite Hardware Reference Manual

Removing the Computer Access Panel

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6. Lift up on the access panel handle (1) then lift the access panel off the computer (2).
NOTE:
Figure 2
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Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
Removing the Access Panel
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