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Precision 3640 Tower Service Manual

Cable cover

The cable cover for Precision Tower 3640 helps protect ports and cables connected to the system.

About this task

Follow these steps to install the cable cover on the system chassis.
NOTE:Images shown below are for representation only and may vary depending on the system's configuration.

Steps

  1. Insert the tab on the security-lock metal bracket into the slot on the rear side of the system [1] and rotate to align the holes on the metal bracket with screw holders on the chassis [2]
  2. Fasten the two #6-32x1/4'' screws to secure the security metal bracket to the chassis [3].
    Image: Installing security-lock metal bracket
  3. Pull the cable release latch and lift the latch away from the cable cover.
    Cable cover
  4. Lift the tab [1] to release and pull the cable tie from the slot on the cable release latch [2].
    Cable cover
  5. Align the cable release latch on the system chassis slot [1]. Tighten the screw to secure the cable release latch to the system chassis [2].
    Image: Installing cable cover
  6. Route the cables through the slot of the cable cover [1], and connect them to their respective ports on the system [2]. Secure the cable with the cable tie and lock the tab in place [3].
    CAUTION:Take care not to break or bend the delicate plastic hooks.
    Cable cover
  7. Align the plastic hooks of the cable cover to the slots on the system .
    Image: Installing cable cover
  8. Gently press down on the cable cover until it clicks into place [1]. Slide the latch towards the chassis [2] to lock the cable cover in place.
    Cable cover
    NOTE:For added security, use the Padlock ring to secure the system.
  9. To remove the cable cover:
    1. Slide the latch away from the chassis to unlock the cable cover [1].
    2. Lift the cable cover away from the system chassis [2].
      Cable cover
  10. Pull the cable cover to release it from the chassis.
    Cable cover
  11. Open the tab and unroute the cables from cable tie [1], disconnect the cables from the ports on the system [2]. Remove the cables from the slot of the cable cover [3].
    Cable cover

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