Before You Begin : Dell Latitude C800 Service Manual

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Before You Begin

Dell™ Latitude™ C800 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools

Screw Identification

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1.Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2.Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.

3.Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

NOTE: Before turning off the computer, make sure the computer is not in a power-management mode.

4.Make sure the computer is undocked.

5.Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

6.To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.

7.Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.

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