Dell M2010, PP03X Adding and Replacing Parts

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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
This chapter 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 page127 and "Before Working
Inside Your Computer" on page127.
• You have read the safety information in your Dell™
Product Information Guide.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com )
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off
your computer.
1 Shut down the operating system:
a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click
Turn Off Computer .
b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn of f .
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
2 Ensure that the computer and any 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 at least 8–10 seconds until the computer turns off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to
help ensure your own personal safety.
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