Before you begin, Turn off your computer and connected devices – Dell Alienware M14x R2 (Early 2012) User Manual
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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.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Click Start
and click Shut Down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
5 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for
about 5 seconds to ground the system board.
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