Precautionary Measures - Dell Inspiron 7500 Replacement Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures
for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the computer becomes
void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
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You have the recommended tools.
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You have performed the steps in Precautionary Measures.
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The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are
disconnected from the computer's input/output (I/O) panel.
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You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse
order unless additional information is provided.

Precautionary Measures

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures
for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the computer becomes
void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in
the sequence indicated:
1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist
and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I/O panel. If an anti-
static grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static
electricity from your body by touching one of the connectors on the I/O
panel.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical out-
lets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock.
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