Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Latitude X200 Service Manual

Before You Begin: Dell Latitude X200 Service Manual
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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ X200 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read "Safety and EMC Instructions:
Portable Computers" in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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.
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 turned off and not in suspend or hibernate mode. If you
cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power
button for 4 seconds.
4. Ensure that the computer is undocked.
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
attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
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