Dell Vostro 1400 Service Manual page 3

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
6. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the computer until they are engaged.
7. Slide the battery out of the bay.
1 battery 2 battery release latches (2)
8. Open the display.
9. Press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display.
NOTICE: 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.
10. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 memory card reader.
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