Turning Off Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer - Dell Inspiron 1520 Owner's Manual

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE:
programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Shut down the operating system:
Windows
Click Start
Windows Vista
Click the Windows Vista Start button
lower-right 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.
3 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 ensure your own personal safety.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
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.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open
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Shut Down
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
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Shut down.
, click the arrow in the