Before You Begin

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices

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.

2Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click SettingsPowerShut down.

NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.

3Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

4Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer.

5Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.

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Dell XPS 8700, X87001253BLK manual Before You Begin, Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices