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Installing the Security Bracket

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Installing the Security Bracket Depending on the model, your computer may include a threepiece security bracket. The bottom part of the bracket is attached to the computer with a screw; the top part of the bracket covers the screw and prevents its removal. ! WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the cable lock bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis. 1. Separate the pieces of the security bracket by bending the metal where the three pieces join. 2. Slide the tab on the narrow piece of the bracket into the notch on the back of the computer and rotate this piece toward the screw hole, then slide the U-shaped piece of the bracket between the narrow piece and the computer. 3. Position both pieces of the bracket over the screw hole and secure the bracket to the computer with the screw provided. 4. Cover the screw with the flat portion of the security bracket. 5. Install a padlock (not provided) to secure the top part of the security bracket and inhibit access to the inside of the computer. Install a cable lock (not provided) to inhibit access to the interior of the computer and secure the computer to a fixed object. Making Hardware Changes E-3

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Installing the
Security Bracket
Depending on the model, your computer may include a three-
piece security bracket. The bottom part of the bracket is
attached to the computer with a screw; the top part of the
bracket covers the screw and prevents its removal.
!
WARNING:
To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated
pieces of the cable lock bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be
sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from
the edges of the computer chassis.
1. Separate the pieces of the security bracket by bending the
metal where the three pieces join.
2.
Slide the tab on the narrow piece of the bracket into the
notch on the back of the computer and rotate this piece
toward the screw hole, then slide the U-shaped piece of the
bracket between the narrow piece and the computer.
3.
Position both pieces of the bracket over the screw hole and
secure the bracket to the computer with the screw provided.
4. Cover the screw with the flat portion of the security
bracket.
5.
Install a padlock (not provided) to secure the top part of the
security bracket and inhibit access to the inside of the
computer. Install a cable lock (not provided) to inhibit
access to the interior of the computer and secure the
computer to a fixed object.