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Opening the Computer Cover

Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Series Service Manual

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
   
   

NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to accommodate the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

3. Lay the computer on its side with the cover release latch on the top as shown in the following figure.
   
   
4. Open the computer cover:
   
   
   1. Slide the cover release latch toward the top of the computer.
      
      
   2. Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer.
      
      

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