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Replacing
the
side
cover
If
you
removed
the
support
bracket,
reinstall
it
before
you
replace
the
side
cover.
See
“Removing
and
installing
the
support
bracket”
on
page
15.
Note:
The
rear
adapter
retaining
bracket
rests
against
the
computer
side
cover.
You
might
find
it
easier
to
lay
the
computer
on
its
side
to
replace
the
side
cover.
Complete
the
following
steps
to
replace
the
side
cover:
1.
Before
installing
the
cover,
check
that
all
cables,
adapters,
and
other
components
are
installed
and
seated
correctly
and
that
you
have
not
left
loose
tools
or
parts
inside
the
computer.
2.
Place
the
bottom
lip
of
the
side
cover
over
the
bottom
edge
of
the
computer
chassis.
3.
Rotate
the
side
cover
to
a
vertical
position,
inserting
the
tabs
at
the
top
of
the
side
cover
into
the
matching
slots
in
the
computer
chassis.
4.
Slide
the
side
cover
forward
until
it
locks
in
place.
Press
down
on
the
cover-release-latch
button
as
you
close
the
cover-release
latch
to
lock
the
side
cover.
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Chapter
2.
Installing
the
hardware
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