Dell Dimension XPS H233 Reference Manual

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Inside Your Computer 3-1Chapter 3Inside Your ComputerYour Dell computer system supports a variety of inter-nal options that expand system capabilities. This chaptertells you how to remove the computer cover and familiar-izes you with the internal components you might handleif you install Dell hardware options.Before You BeginTo make working inside your computer easier, make sureyou have adequate lighting and a clean work space. Ifyou temporarily disconnect cables or remove expansioncards, note the position of the connectors and slots so thatyou can reassemble the system correctly.You will use the information in this chapter every timeyou install a hardware option inside your computer. Readthis chapter carefully because the information is notrepeated in detail elsewhere.Safety First — For You and YourComputerWorking inside your computer is safe—if you observe thefollowing precautions.In addition, Dell recommends that you review the safetyinstructions at the front of this guide.WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETYAND PROTECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENTBefore starting to work on your computer, per-form the following steps in the sequenceindicated:1. Turn off your computer and all peripherals.2. Disconnect your computer and peripheralsfrom their power sources to reduce the poten-tial for personal injury or shock. Also,disconnect any telephone or telecommunica-tion lines from the computer.3. If you are disconnecting a peripheral from thecomputer or are removing a component fromthe system board, wait 5 seconds after turningoff the computer before disconnecting theperipheral or removing the component toavoid possible damage to the system board.4. Touch an unpainted metal surface on thecomputer chassis, such as the power supply,before touching anything inside your computer.While you work, periodically touch an unpaintedmetal surface on the computer chassis to dissipateany static electricity that might harm internalcomponents.