to help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security rope clip and cable to your computer. after you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.

    before you begin, obtain the following items:

    1 a flat-blade screwdriver

    2 an adjustable wrench

    3 a 19 mm (0.75 in.) rope clip or wire rope (similar to national manufacturing number 3230, stock number 176-735)

    4 threaded nuts that fit the rope clip

    5 a security cable

    6 a lock, such as a combination lock or padlock

    complete the following steps to install a rope clip:

    1. turn off the computer and all attached devices.

    2. disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover. see “removing the side cover” on page 37.

    3. use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.

    4. insert the rope clip through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.

    5. thread the cable through the rope clip and around an object that is not part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation and from which the cable cannot be removed. fasten the cable ends together with a lock. after you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.

   

    6. if you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the side cover (see “replacing the side cover”).

    7. reconnect the external cables and power cords. turn on the attached devices, and turn on the computer.