Dell Precision M6400 Service Manual

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Working on Your Computer: Dell Precision M6400 Service Manualfile:///T|/htdocs/systems/wsm6400/en/sm/before.htm[11/16/2012 10:26:20 AM]Back to Contents PageWorking on Your ComputerDell Precision™ M6400 Service ManualRecommended ToolsBefore Working on Your ComputerAfter Working on Your ComputerThis document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted,each procedure assumes that:You have performed the steps in Before Working on Your Computer.You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: The color of your computer and certain computer components may appear differently than shown in thisdocument.Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document may require the following tools:Small flat-blade screwdriverPhillips screwdriverSmall plastic scribeFlash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)Before Working on Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your ownpersonal safety.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage onwww.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by theonline or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell isnot covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or byperiodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Holda card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges,not by its pins.NOTICE: When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable's connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on thecable itself. For cable connectors with locking tabs, press inward on the locking tabs to release theconnector. When connecting a cable, ensure that the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned to avoiddamage to the connector and/or the connector's pins.