Before Working Inside Your Computer - Dell Precision M6300 User Manual

In the Microsoft
Down→ Shut down.
In the Microsoft
Windows Vista Start button
corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is
complete.
2 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you
shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for
about 4 seconds to turn them off.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from
potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the
NOTICE:
or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE:
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
NOTICE:
on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are
disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect
the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending
any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors
are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE:
begin working inside the computer.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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Windows
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Windows Vista™operating system, click the
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Product Information Guide
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not
To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you
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XP operating system, click Start→ Shut
, click the arrow in the lower-right
.