Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual page 60

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7 . Open the display, and place the computer across two books or similar props to
let air circulate all around it. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours.
Place the computer in a dry area at room temperature. Do not use artificial
means to speed up the drying process.
8. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on the I/O
panel.
9. Replace the memory module(s).
10. Replace the memory module cover.
11. Reinstall the hard-disk drive.
12. Reinstall the media bay and PC Cards that you removed in step 3.
13. Replace any batteries that you removed in step 4.
14. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet and turn them on.
15. Does the computer work properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to identify computer
damage. If the computer is unable to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power
Failure" found later in this section. If you cannot identify the damaged
component(s), call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help,"
for instructions.)
If the computer is dropped or damaged, perform the following steps:
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down
the computer.
2. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Then disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet. Turn off any attached peripherals and
disconnect them from the electrical outlet and then from the computer.
3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the
computer.
4. Remove any installed batteries or other devices from the media bay.
5. Remove the hard-disk drive.
For instructions, refer to "Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive" in Chapter 2.