Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Latitude C610 Service Manual

Before You Begin: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION:
Instructions: Portable Computers" in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before
you begin working inside the computer.
1. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer
cover.
2. Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in suspend-to-disk or
hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer
operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. Make sure the computer is undocked.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
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Before working inside your computer, read "Safety and EMC