Dell Studio XPS 1640 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageBefore You BeginDell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service ManualRecommended ToolsTurning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerThis section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that thefollowing conditions exist:l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.l A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document may require the following tools:l Small flat-blade screwdriverl Phillips screwdriverl Hex nut driverl Processor extraction tooll BIOS upgrade CDTurning Off Your Computer1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.2. 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.3. Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shutdown 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 ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.NOTICE: 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 suchas a processor by its edges, not by its pins.NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty.NOTICE: 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; ifyou are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenlyaligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.