1Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoidtouching pins and contacts.NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on theconfiguration you ordered.Turning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs beforeyou turn off your computer.1. Shut down the operating system:• In Windows 8:– Using a mouse:a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.b. Click the and select Shut down.• In Windows 7:1. Click Start .2. Click Shut Down.or1. Click Start .2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then clickShut Down .2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attacheddevices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and holdthe power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage yourcomputer.1. Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on yourcomputer.8