Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 40)

4-4 Dell Inspiron 3500 Portable Computer Service Manual
NOTE: Each removal and replacement procedure in this chapter lists the type,
size, and torque value of screws removed during the procedure. Screw types
include flat head (FLH), flat pan-head (FPH), pan head (PNH), and jack screws.
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To disconnect the computer from the AC adapter and port replicator and to
remove the main battery, PC Cards, hard-disk drive, RAM door, memory mod-
ules, and device in the options bay, follow these steps.
NOTE: The following procedures can be performed by customers as well as
Dell-certified repair technicians.
1. Determine the power state of the computer.
If the computer is on, go to step 2.
If you are unsure whether the computer is on, shut down and restart the
computer, and then go to step 2.
2. Turn off any attached peripherals, and then shut down the computer.
3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical out-
lets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock.
If the computer has an AC adapter, disconnect the AC power cable from
the electrical outlet and then from the AC adapter. Disconnect the AC
adapter cable from the AC adapter connector (see Figure 4-3) on the com-
puter or on the port replicator.
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4. If the computer is connected to a port replicator, pull both release handles
on the sides of the replicator to undock the computer (see Figure 4-4).
AC power cable
AC adapter
AC adapter cable
AC adapter connector
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