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Installing a U-Bolt

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Installing a U-Bolt You can add a U-bolt to the rear of your computer. Adding a U-bolt enables you to add a security cable and lock that helps prevent hardware theft. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer. Note: Where you can install the U-bolt can vary by computer. Before you begin U-bolts vary in size. To determine the correct size U-bolt for your computer, locate the U-bolt holes on the computer rear panel, and obtain one of the following: - A 19-mm (3/4 in.) U-bolt, if the U-bolt holes on your computer are located at the top-right corner of the rear panel. These holes allow the U-bolt to be installed in a vertical position. - A 15-mm (9/16 in.) U-bolt, if the U-bolt holes on your computer are located just right of the expansion slots on the rear panel. These holes allow the U-bolt to be installed in a horizontal position. Obtain the following: - A security cable - A lock, such as a combination lock or padlock - An adjustable wrench Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and all connected devices. Note: The external connectors on the rear of your computer might differ from the ones shown in this section. Chapter 6. Working with Security Options 67

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Installing a U-Bolt
You can add a U-bolt to the rear of your computer.
Adding a U-bolt enables you to
add a security cable and lock that helps prevent hardware theft.
After you add the
security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are
connected to the computer.
Note:
Where you can install the U-bolt can vary by computer.
Before you begin
±
U-bolts vary in size.
To determine the correct size U-bolt for your computer,
locate the U-bolt holes on the computer rear panel, and obtain one of the
following:
A 19-mm (3/4 in.) U-bolt, if the U-bolt holes on your computer are
located at the top-right corner of the rear panel.
These holes allow the
U-bolt to be installed in a vertical position.
A 15-mm (9/16 in.) U-bolt, if the U-bolt holes on your computer are
located just right of the expansion slots on the rear panel.
These holes
allow the U-bolt to be installed in a horizontal position.
±
Obtain the following:
A security cable
A lock, such as a combination lock or padlock
An adjustable wrench
±
Read “Electrical Safety” on page
4 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page
5.
±
Turn off the computer and all connected devices.
Note:
The external connectors on the rear of your computer might differ from the
ones shown in this section.
Chapter
6.
Working with Security Options
67