Flea Power Release - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

6. Turn on the modem.
7. Turn on your computer.

Flea power release

About this task
Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been
disconnected from the system board. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to release the flea power:
Steps
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
NOTE: The battery must be disconnected from the system board (see step 4 in Removing the base cover).
3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Turn on your computer.
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