Before Working Inside Your Tablet; Before You Begin; Safety Instructions - Dell Latitude 12–7275 Owner's Manual

Before working inside your tablet

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your tablet depending on the configuration
you ordered.

Before you begin

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your tablet.
• Windows 10: Click or tap Start →
• Windows 8: Click or tap
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating
system for shut-down instructions.
3. Disconnect your tablet and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables, network cables and so on, from your tablet.
5. Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on, from
your tablet.
6. Remove any media card and SIM card from your tablet, if applicable.

Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your tablet from potential damage and ensure your
personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your tablet, read the safety information that shipped with your
tablet and follow the steps in
follow the instructions in
Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the tablet cover or panels. After you
finish working inside the tablet, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the
power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the tablet, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid
touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the
Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Power → Shut down.
Power Shut down
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