Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
Removing the system cover:
Turn the latch release lock to the unlocked position.
Press the cover release latch and remove the system cover.
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system cover
cover release latch
cover release latch lock
Installing the system cover:
Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
Press the cover release latch, and push the cover toward the chassis until the latch locks into place.
Rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
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system cover
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cover release latch lock
Place the system upright on its feet on a flat and stable surface.
If removed, install the front bezel.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.