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Chapter 5. Installing options 37
Removing the rear cover
You must remove the rear cover to install internal options such as memory and
PCI adapters.
Attention: Proper cooling is necessary to avoid damage to your computer. Do not
operate your computer without all covers in place.
To remove the rear cover, do the following:
1. Disconnect all cables attached to your computer. See “Disconnecting cables”
on page 36.
2. Place the computer on a padded surface in the position shown in the
following illustration.
Attention: Be sure to use a soft, padded surface such as cloth or paper towels
when positioning the computer for service. The monitor or monitor bezel
might be scratched if placed on a hard surface.
3. Slide and hold latches 1; then pull and rotate the cover up until it clears the
base 2. Then remove the cover and put it in a safe place.