Before You Begin: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by
its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
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.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
Turning Off Your Computer
).
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your
docking device for instructions.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
1
battery
2
battery-bay release latch
7. Remove the main battery:
a. Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.
b. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
8. Press the power button to ground the system board.
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