Installing Or Replacing Hardware; External Options - Lenovo ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual

4. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer and slide the cover to the rear of the
computer to remove the cover.
Figure 11. Removing the computer cover

Installing or replacing hardware

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. You can expand
the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by installing or replacing hardware.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Notes:
• Depending on your computer model, some of the hardware parts in this section might not be available.
• Use computer parts provided only by Lenovo.
• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the
instructions that come with the option.
• In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will
come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

External options

You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
When installing an external option, see "Front view" on page 27 and "Rear view" on page 29 to identify the
required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection
and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.
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