Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual

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8 | Before Working Inside Your ComputerSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage andensure your personal safety.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices,see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computercover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers,panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove thecomputer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See thesafety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, workinginside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, make sure that the work surface isflat and clean.CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourselfby touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of thecomputer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface todissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.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 orthumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending anyconnector pins. When connecting cables, make sure that the ports andconnectors are correctly oriented and aligned.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them bytheir edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.