If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the
cover.
Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as leverage
points.
Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface.
CAUTION: Graphic card heatsinks can become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.