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How to physically secure a ThinkCentre desktop or tower system - ThinkCentre A51 (type 8129, 8132, 8133, 8134, 8135, 8136, 9212) / A51p (type 8420, 8421, 8422, 8423, 8427) / M51 (type 8096, 8097, 8141, 8142, 8143, 8144, 8145, 8146)
Symptom
How to physically secure a ThinkCentre Desktop or Tower system

Affected configurations
Any of the following systems:
  • ThinkCentre A51 (type 8129, 8132, 8133, 8134, 8135, 8136, 9212)
  • ThinkCentre A51p (type 8420, 8421, 8422, 8423, 8427)
  • ThinkCentre M51 (type 8096, 8097, 8141, 8142, 8143, 8144, 8145, 8146)
  • ThinkCentre M51e (type 9213)
Solution
The recommended method for physically securing this type of ThinkCentre system is to use a padlock with an optional steel loop cable, as shown in the pictures below.

Cable examples:
Cable examples

Desktop Solution

Padlock loop
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop that locks the cover to your computer when a padlock is installed. Using a padlock at least or at 5mm or 3/16-inch can secure your computer cover to help prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of your computer.


Padlock location

Tower Solution

Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed.

padlock location



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