Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Inspiron 2650 User Manual

Before You Remove or Replace Parts: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
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Before You Remove or Replace Parts
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION:
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow applicable safety
instructions in the Owner's Manual that came with the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before
you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
HINT: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If
you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press
and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
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