Compaq 6000 - Manual (Page 39)

Getting Started 4–3
Internal Computer Components
6000 Series
Follow the procedure below to access the internal components of your
6000 Series computer.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components
of your computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object.
1. Remove all diskettes, CDs, and DVDs from the computer.
2. To shut down the computer, click the Start button, and then click
Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box is
displayed. Select Turn Off to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then
from the computer.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock
and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
4. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
5. Lay the computer on its side with the access panel (the side with
the pull grip) facing up.