Dell XPS 700 Owner's Manual

Also see for XPS 700: Quick setup guide Setup guide Service manual

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76 Removing and Installing PartsNOTICE: When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable’s connector or its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; before disconnecting this type of cable, press inward on thelocking tabs to release the connector. When connecting or disconnecting a cable, ensure that the connectors arecorrectly oriented and aligned to avoid damage to the connector and/or the connector’s pins.1 Ensure that the work surface is level and protected to prevent either the surface or the computer frombeing scratched.NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save any work in progress and exit all open programs before turning off yourcomputer.2 Turn off the computer and all attached devices:a Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.The computer performs a shutdown of the operating system, and then turns off.NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down thecomputer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.3 Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.NOTICE: When disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it fromthe network port or device.4 Disconnect all external cables from the computer.5 Carefully, lift the rear of the computer and rotate the stabilizing feet into the closed position.6 With the help of an assistant, carefully lay the computer down on a flat surface with the computercover facing up.Removing the Computer CoverCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet beforeremoving the cover.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using a wristgrounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.2 Pull back on the cover release latch.NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.book.book Page 76 Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:10 AM