Lenovo ThinkCentre M71e (English) User Guide - Page 45

Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect

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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 32. 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the top of the front bezel and pivoting the front bezel outward to remove it from the computer. Carefully lay the front bezel aside without disconnecting the power switch and light-emitting diode (LED) assembly cable. Figure 10. Removing the front bezel 4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on the bottom of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position. Figure 11. Reinstalling the front bezel What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 61. Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware 33

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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 32.
3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the top of the front bezel and pivoting
the front bezel outward to remove it from the computer. Carefully lay the front bezel aside without
disconnecting the power switch and light-emitting diode (LED) assembly cable.
Figure 10. Removing the front bezel
4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on the bottom of the front bezel with the
corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position.
Figure 11. Reinstalling the front bezel
What to do next:
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 61.
Chapter 5
.
Installing or replacing hardware
33