Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Inspiron 8600 Service Manual

Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8600 Service Manual
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Before You Begin

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8600 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Read and follow applicable instructions in the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide that came with the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a
component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working
inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut
down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4
seconds.
4. If the computer is connected to a docking station, undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any
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