Dell 380 After Working Inside Your Computer, Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off

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Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

2.Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.

After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.

1. Replace the cover.

CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

2.Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.

3.Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

4.Turn on your computer.

5.Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

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Contents Page Entering System Setup System SetupBoot Menu System Setup Menu OptionsDisable No boot System ConfigurationEnable with PXE Enable with ImageSever Disable PS/2 defaultFront USB With the System Password optionDeactivate default PCI slotsPower On Power ManagementPower Off default Set to disabledSystem Logs Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultPost Behavior Clear LogCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Cover Removing the CoverReplacing the Cover Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Power Button Light CodesBeep Codes Code CauseDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionDrive Bezel Removing the Drive BezelReplacing the Drive Bezel Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Heat Sink Removing the Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink Panel Removing the I/O PanelPage Page Page Replacing the I/O Panel Memory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Removing and Replacing Parts Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyPage Page Page Replacing the Power Supply Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Specifications External Connectors System Board ConnectorsPower Physical EnvironmentalSystem Board Layout System Board Removing the System BoardPage Page Page Page Replacing the System Board Fan Removing the FanPage Page Replacing the Fan Video Card Removing the Video CardReplacing the Video Card Turning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Windows XPAfter Working Inside Your Computer Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off

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