Dell Inspiron 1012 Service Manual page 4

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
CAUTION:
3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
CAUTION:
computer.
6. Remove the battery (see
7. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery).
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