Before Working Inside Your Computer; Before You Begin - Dell Alienware Area-51m Service Manual

Before working inside your computer

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer 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 computer. Click 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 attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
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Power → Shut down.