Repair Procedure
Side Panel
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Begin by following these procedures:
Fan Removal
Rear Cover Removal
Base Removal

1 To remove the Side Panel (the left side when facing the front of the machine) there are two screws hidden behind the two rubber lugs as indicated in this picture that must be removed. Use a suitable tool and pry the plugs out. The backside of the plugs are coated with a sticky substance that keeps them in place. Put them aside in a clean environment so as not to pollute the adhesive.

2 Remove the two screws behind the plugs and the side panel can be pulled away from the machine.

3 When replacing the Side Panel, be sure to engage the the tabs indicated here.

4 Replace the screws, but do not tighten. Replace the base and Rear Cover, verify that all panels have been properly aligned, then tighten the various screws while holding the parts in alignment.

      Complete the process by reassembling:
Replace Rear Cover
Replace Fan
Replace Base
Reinstall the two rubber plugs.

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