Chapter 5. Installing internal options — microtower modelYou can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives, oradapters. When installing an option, use these instructions along with theinstructions that come with the option.Removing the coverImportant:Read “Safety Information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” onpage 9 before removing the cover.To remove the cover:1. Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes)from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to thecomputer.4. Remove the thumbscrews from the rear of the computer and slide the covertoward the rear of the computer.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 41
