Dell Inspiron 5000e - Manual (Page 2)

Precautionary Measures
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND
PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT:
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the
sequence indicated:
Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist
and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer I/O panel. If an
antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static
electricity from your body by touching one of the connectors on the I/O
panel. 1.
Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals. 2.
Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical
outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. 3.
Recommended Tools
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver ●
Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver ●
Antistatic grounding strap ●
Dental pick ●
Small scribe or nylon flat blade ●
Nut drivers (5 mm and 5.5 mm) ●
Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing screws to get between the work surface and the plastic case.
Dell suggests a soft padded work surface.
NOTICE: The correct-length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw.
Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that the screw is
properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid excessive tightening.
NOTICE: During the removal and replacement procedures, you will see
Kapton tape (grounding tape) in many places on the computer. When
reinstalling or replacing parts, be sure to replace the Kapton tape correctly
to retain the electrical protection and noise reduction the tape provides.
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 5000 Series
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