Dell Dimension 2010, Service Manual

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Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components
in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
• You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 11
and "Safety Instructions" on page 12.
• You have read the safety information that ships with your computer .
• A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by
performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Technical Specifications
For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Setup
Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals .
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Shut down the operating system.
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