Gateway 6400 - Manual (Page 26)

Opening the case 17
Opening the case
To work on the internal components of the computer, you must open the
case, which has two removable parts:
■ A left side cover panel that permits access to the interior of the case
■ A bezel that covers the front of the chassis
Because the components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, make sure to follow the precautions at the beginning of this chapter
for avoiding static electricity damage.
Only qualified personnel should open the system for maintenance. If you are
qualified to maintain the system yourself, make sure you are properly
grounded before opening the system chassis.
Important All references to front, rear, left, or right on the computer
are based on the computer being in a normal, upright
position, as viewed from the front.
Warning Avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts by turning off your computer and unplugging
the power cord and modem cable (if installed) before
removing the chassis cover.
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