Dell Precision Workstation 470 Quick Reference Manual

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18 Quick Reference Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Before you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read thedocumentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that thesoftware or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.Congratulations! You have completed the setup for your Dell Precision 470 computer.To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive:Click the Start button and click Help and Support.To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support website:1 Go to support.dell.com.2 Follow the prompts on the website that ask you for information specific to your computer.3 At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support,click Systems, and then select your Dell Precision computer.Opening the Computer CoverCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in theProduct Information Guide.1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu.2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer andattached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turnthem off now.NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug itfrom the network wall jack.3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then press thepower button to ground the system board.5 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, removethe padlock.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outletbefore opening the cover.6 Lay the computer on its side as shown in the following illustrations.NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) ofdesk top space.