Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) User Manual
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Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
4.
Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 memory card reader.
5.
Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
6.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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Turn the computer over.
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Slide the battery-bay release latch and the battery-lock latch towards the outer edges.
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Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
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Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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NOTICE:
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for
other Dell computers.
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battery-bay release latch
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battery
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battery-lock latch