Working On Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer; Turning Off Your Computer; After Working Inside Your Computer - Dell OptiPlex 7040M Owner's Manual

Working on your computer

Before working inside your computer

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
6. Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

Turning off your computer

After working inside your computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on
your computer.
1. Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4. Turn on your computer.
5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics.
Turning off your computer).
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