Dell Model PP06XA service manual Before You Begin, Recommended Tools, Turning Off Your Computer

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Before You Begin

This section provides procedures 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 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10.

•You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.

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

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

•Small flat-blade screwdriver

•Phillips screwdriver

•Small plastic scribe

•Hex nut driver

•Flash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: 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.

2Shut down the operating system: Windows® XP:

Click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down.

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