You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
When replacing a component, you have already removed the original component, if installed.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
BIOS upgrade CD (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
In Microsoft® Windows Vista®, click Start, click the arrow , and
then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you
shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable's connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. For cable connectors with locking tabs, press inward on the locking tabs to release the connector. When connecting a cable, ensure that the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned to avoid damage to the connector and/or the connector's pins.
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer
cover from being scratched.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network device.
Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.
Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1
Memory Card Reader.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
Turn the computer over.
Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place.
Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
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battery
2
battery release latch
Turn the computer top side up, open the display, and press the power
button to ground the system board.
