Opening The Computer Cover; Opening The Cover - Dell Precision Workstation 530 Installierung Und Schnellreferenzhandbuch

Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the
sequence indicated:
Turn off the computer and all devices.
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Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal
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around the card-slot openings at the back of your computer, before
touching anything inside your computer.
Disconnect the computer and devices from their electrical outlets.
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Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. Also
disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
NOTE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a
component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the
system board has turned off. See the interior service label located on the inside
of the cover to locate the standby power light.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the
computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal
components.
In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety
instructions in the documentation that came with your computer.

Opening the Computer Cover

You may need to open the computer cover if you are going to remove or
install a part, reset a forgotten password, or diagnose a computer problem.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—
For You and Your Computer" on page 20.

Opening the Cover

Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back
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panel, remove the padlock (see the following figure).
Lay the computer on its right side.
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