Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Turning Off Your Computer - Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

Before You Begin: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual
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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each
procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
You have performed the steps in
You have read the safety information in your Dell™ System Information Guide.
A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Hex nut driver
Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
a. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off
Computer.
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2. Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices do not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
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"Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer."