Chapter 4
Accessing lnternal Components
To access your computer’s internal components, you need to
remove the cover. You may also need to remove the front panel
and the subassembly (the metal case that holds the drive bays).
The instructions in this chapter explain how to do these tasks:
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Remove and replace the cover
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Remove and replace the front panel
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Remove and replace the subassembly
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Perform post-installation setup procedures.
Read the following safety precautions before you begin.
Special Precautions
As you perform the procedures described in this chapter and in
Chapters 5 and 6, observe the following precautions to avoid
damaging your equipment or injuring yourself:
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While this manual provides detailed instructions for
installing a variety of optional equipment, do not attempt a
procedure if you have any reservations about performing it;
ask your dealer for assistance.
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Always turn off the computer, disconnect all cables to the
computer and any peripheral devices, and then wait at least
30 seconds before you remove the cover. First disconnect
the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the
computer’s back panel. Then disconnect all peripheral
devices from the computer, including the monitor and
keyboard.
Accessing
Internal
Components
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