Precautionary Measures; Recommended Tools - Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
Overview

Precautionary Measures

Recommended Tools

Cover
Rotating the Power Supply
Front panel
3.5-Inch Front Panel Insert
Upper 3.5-Inch Drive
Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
5.25-Inch Drive
Overview
Unless otherwise noted, each of the following procedures assumes:
You have the recommended
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You have performed the steps in
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You have removed the computer cover.
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You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Precautionary Measures
Before you remove or replace parts in the computer, read the following caution for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the computer
from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
CAUTION FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Before you start to work on the system, perform the following steps in the sequence listed:
1. Turn off your computer and all devices.
2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface at the back of the computer before touching anything inside
your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that
might harm internal components.
3. Disconnect any devices connected to the computer, including the monitor, from their electrical outlets to reduce the
potential for personal injury or shock. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and then press the
After you remove or replace parts in the computer, observe the following notice to prevent damage to the computer:
NOTICE: Make sure that all other computer cables are connected before connecting the computer to its electrical outlet.
Recommended Tools
Small flat-blade screwdriver
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tools.
"Precautionary Measures."
Hard Drive
Power Supply and Fan Assembly
Control Panel
Cards
Memory
Heat Sink
Microprocessor
Battery
System Board
power button to ground the system board.