Removing The Cover - Lenovo ThinkCentre 8700 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing the cover

1. Shut down the operating system, remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes)
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
4. If there are thumb screws securing the cover, remove them.
5. Press the button on the left-side cover and slide the cover to the rear to remove.
Important
Read Chapter 2, "Safety information," on page 3 and "Handling electrostatic
discharge-sensitive devices" on page 6 before opening the cover.
from the drives, 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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