Dell X8300-6059, D03M001 Before You Begin, Technical Specifications Recommended Tools

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Before You Begin

This manual provides instructions for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

•You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 and "Safety Instructions" on page 14.

•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

•A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Technical Specifications

For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Setup Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.

Recommended Tools

The instructions in this document may require the following tools:

•Small flat-blade screwdriver

•Small Phillips screwdriver

•Plastic scribe

•BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com

Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

2To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.

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