Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Inspiron 600m Service Manual

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

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not covered by your warranty. Read and follow applicable instructions in safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that came with the computer.
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your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
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mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating
system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. If the computer is connected to a docking station, undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE:
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
11. Remove any installed
12. Remove the
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Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
memory modules, Mini PCI
hard drive.
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cards, and modules, including a second battery if one is installed.