Before You Begin; Preparing To Work Inside The Computer - Dell Latitude D410 Service Manual

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Before You Begin
Dell™ Latitude™ D410 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 turned 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 Media Base or other docking device, 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 attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
10. Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the battery bay.
11. Remove any installed memory modules
12. Remove the hard drive.
or Mini PCI cards.