Before working inside your
NOTE:
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending
on the configuration you ordered.
Topics:
•
Before you begin
•
Safety instructions
•
Recommended tools
Before you begin
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2
Shut down your computer.
The shut-down instruction varies depending on the operating system installed
on your computer.
•
Windows 10: Click or tap Start >
•
Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon
down.
•
Windows 7: Click or tap Start > Shut down.
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.
Power > Shut down.
Before working inside your computer
computer
> Shut
1
11