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Opening the system unit

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Opening the system unit The system may come in either a minitower or microtower housing. Refer to the section that matches your system. Note If you have trouble releasing the lock, make sure that the cover is pushed all the way back. Opening a minitower system unit 1 Release the lock that secures the cover at the back of the machine by pressing it toward the unlocked icon. 2 Slip your hand underneath the front panel, reach for the handle and pull it to fully release the cover. 3 Slide the cover forward to remove it completely. The cover slides along the grooves that run on the sides of the system unit. Opening a microtower system 1 Remove the screws at the back of the system unit. 2 Pull the cover back then lift it up to totally detach it from the system unit. 98 Preparing to work with the computer

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Preparing to work with the computer
Opening the system unit
The system may come in either a minitower or
microtower housing. Refer to the section that matches
your system.
Opening a minitower system unit
1
Release the lock that secures the cover at the back of
the machine by pressing it toward the unlocked icon.
2
Slip your hand underneath the front panel, reach for
the handle and pull it to fully release the cover.
3
Slide the cover forward to remove it completely. The
cover slides along the grooves that run on the sides
of the system unit.
Opening a microtower system
1
Remove the screws at the back of the system unit.
2
Pull the cover back then lift it up to totally detach it
from the system unit.
Note
If you have trouble
releasing the lock, make
sure that the cover is
pushed all the way back.