Owner's Manual
60 Removing and Installing Parts
Front Panel
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
opening the cover.
Removing the Front Panel
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 45.
2
Remove the computer cover (see page 50).
3
Release and remove the front panel:
a
If your computer has a release lever, push the release lever to release the top tab.
b
Reach inside the computer and push the top and bottom tab towards you to release them.
c
Rotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.
top tab
front panel
release lever*
bottom tab
side hinges (3)
*May not be present on all computers.