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DellTM InspironTM 8000: Removing and R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3 Turn off the computer and all attached devices. HINT: Make sure the computer is turned off and 4 Make sure the computer is undocked. not in standby or 5 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the 6 To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds computer using the and then disconnect any attached devices. computer's operating system, press and hold the 7 Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. power button for 4 8 Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card seconds. slot. 9 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 10 Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery from the media bay, if a secondary battery is in use. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer. D e l l TM Ins pi r o nTM 80 00 : Re mo v i ng a nd Rep l a ci n g Par ts 73 11 Remove any installed device in the media bay. w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 12 To dissipate any static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the surface of the computer, such as the