Recommended tools – Dell XPS M140 (MXC051, Late 2005) User Manual
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Before You Begin: Dell XPS M170 Service Manual
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds before disconnecting any attached
devices.
5. Disconnect all attached devices.
6. Disconnect all external cables from the computer.
7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before servicing the
computer.
8. Slide and hold the battery bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, then pull the battery out of the
battery bay.
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battery
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battery bay latch release
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document will require one or more of the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Flash BIOS update (see the Dell support website at support.dell.com)