Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Latitude V710 Service Manual

Before You Begin: Dell Latitude V710/V740 Service Manual
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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ V710/V740 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 "Safety and EMC
Instructions: Portable Computers" in the Latitude™ System Information Guide that
came with the computer.
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. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any
attached devices.
6. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
7. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
8. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
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