Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manualfile:///T|/htdocs/systems/InsOne2310/sr/sm/before.htm[7/25/2012 10:24:37 AM]before connecting to the power source.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any ofthe components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safetyprecautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or byperiodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on thelocking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned toavoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors arecorrectly oriented and aligned.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working insidethe computer.1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer display from being scratched.2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug thecable from the network device.3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.5. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metalsurface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpaintedmetal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.Back to Contents Page