Owners Manual

Table Of Contents
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always
populated with a component or a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3. Lay the system on its side.
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
Key to the bezel lock
The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
Phillips #1 screwdriver
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Torx #T30 screwdriver
Wrist grounding strap
Optional front bezel
Removing the front bezel
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Unlock the bezel by using the bezel key.
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Installing and removing system components