Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Safety Instructions
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
and
Safety Instructions
.
You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer
.
A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small Phillips screwdriver
Hex nut driver
Flash BIOS executable update program available at
support.dell.com
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. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2. To shut down the operating system, click
Start
and then click
Shut Down
.
3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the
operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own
personal safety.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
Disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure to replace, remove, or install
accessories. After the installation is completed, the enclosure must be replaced and all fasteners installed
