Safety precautions
The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.
Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly:
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Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.
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Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.
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Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.
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Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any desktop to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
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After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.
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Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.
Standby power
Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially
powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep
mode and has other advanced power management features.
Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board. .
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
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Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
2
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
3
Turn on your computer.
4
If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running
ePSA diagnostics
.
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