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Before You Begin
This manual 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 11 and "Safety Instructions" on page 11.
•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
•A component can be replaced
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Small Phillips screwdriver
•Hex nut driver
•Flash 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.
3Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
Before you Begin
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