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16. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 17. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed. Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration 1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer. 3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. CAUTION Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer. 5. Remove the computer access panel. CAUTION After removing the access panel, look for the LED on the system board to the right of the DIMM sockets. If the LED is illuminated, the system still has power. Turn off the computer and remove the power cord before proceeding. 6. Remove the front bezel. 7. Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 8. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press down on the short yellow drivelock as shown. While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Figure 2-27 Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Desktop) 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW

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16.
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
17.
Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.
Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system
board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the
power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5.
Remove the computer access panel.
CAUTION
After removing the access panel, look for the LED on the system board to the
right of the DIMM sockets. If the LED is illuminated, the system still has power. Turn off the
computer and remove the power cord before proceeding.
6.
Remove the front bezel.
7.
Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
8.
To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press down on the short yellow drivelock as
shown. While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay.
Figure 2-27
Releasing the 5.25-inch Drives from the Drive Bays (Desktop)
38
Chapter 2
Hardware Upgrades
ENWW