- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Drivers and downloads
- BIOS Setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.
Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are powered while turned off. The internal power enables the computer to be remotely turned on (Wake-on-LAN) and suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.
Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done by using a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a painted or nonmetal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.