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NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2Turn off your computer (see page 39).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
5Slide and hold the
6Press the power button to ground the system board.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
7Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
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Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive (see page 39). Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.