120 Removing and Installing Parts
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Front Panel
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
Removing the Front Panel
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.
2
Disconnect and remove all disk drives (see "Drives" on page 95).
3
Release the front panel by pressing each of the seven front-panel release tabs.
4
Close the computer cover halfway and pull the front panel away from the computer.
Replacing the Front Panel
To replace the front panel, perform the
removal procedure
in reverse order.