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CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device.
AC adapter connector | |
air vents | USB connectors (2) |
video connector | network connector |
IEEE 1394 connector
NOTE: The IEEE 1394 connector is only included with the Inspiron™ 5100 and Inspiron 5150, not the Inspiron 1100.
Removing a Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 4 minutes to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data.
1Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet.
2Slide and hold the battery latch.
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