Before Working Inside Your Computer; Before You Begin; Safety Instructions - Dell Inspiron 20 Owner's Manual

Before Working Inside Your
Computer
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle
them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.

Before You Begin

1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer.
– Windows 8: Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-
right corner of the screen to open the charms sidebar, and then click
or tap Settings → Power → Shut down.
– Windows 7: Click or tap Start
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so
on, from your computer.
5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, monitor, and so on, from your computer.
6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if
applicable.
7 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5
seconds to ground the system board.
CAUTION: Place the computer on a flat, soft and clean surface to
avoid scratching the display.
8 Place the computer face down.

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
→ Shut down .
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