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Removing the Computer Access Panel
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect
any external devices.
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CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the
computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
4. Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability.
5. Lift up on the access panel handle 1, slide the access panel back
about 2.5 cm (1 inch), then lift it up and off the unit 2.
Removing the Computer Access Panel