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Before You Begin: Dell Precision 360 Service Manual
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Before You Begin
Dell Precision™ 360 Service Manual
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
This section provides procedures for removing and replacing the components, assemblies, and subassemblies in the Dell
Precision™ 360 computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
You have performed the steps in "
You have read the safety information in your System Information Guide.
You have opened the computer cover.
NOTE:
To remove or replace all other Dell Precision Workstation 360 components, see the Dell Precision Workstation
360 User's Guide.
Recommended Tools
Your computer is primarily a tool-less one, but certain procedures (such as removing the control panel) require the use of one
or more of the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
#1 and #2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
An 8-inch, #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Precautionary Measures
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your own personal
safety.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
System Information Guide.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in your online Dell™
documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service
instructions closely.
NOTICE:
To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds (or wait until the standby light is
extinguished) after turning off the computer and unplugging the power cable before removing a component from the
system board or disconnecting a device from the computer.
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence listed:
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.