Removing Panels - Mitsubishi Electric Apricot FT1200 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Removing panels

For normal access to the motherboard, only the main side panel
requires removing, but for fitting expansion boards the main side
panel and the top panel both have to be removed. Both side panels
will require removal if any drives are to be fitted into the remaining
drive bays.
Warning Warning
Turn off the computer, along with all peripherals, and unplug all power
cords before removing any panels. Take suitable antistatic precautions
while any of the system panels have been removed.
Main panel
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The motherboard and all of its components are now accessible.
Caution Caution
Exercise care with the removed panels as there are metal fixings and
hooks on the inside. These may scratch delicate surfaces.
Top panel
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You can now safely access or fit expansion cards.
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Unlock the cover with the special key provided. The lock is
shown on the drawing opposite.
Release the appropriate panel screws.
Slide the panel carefully towards the rear of the system using
the handle provided.
After about 2 to 3 cm movement it is possible to lift the panel
vertically clear of the system.
First remove the main side panel as detailed above.
Remove the top panel retaining screw.
Again slide the panel towards the rear of the system.
After 2 to 3 cm the panel should be free to lift off.