Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual page 65

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100
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. Save any work in progress and close all open programs.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is turned off and not in hibernate mode. If you
cannot shut down the computer using its operating system, press the power button for 4
seconds.
3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their electrical outlets to
reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also disconnect any telephone or
telecommunications lines from the computer.
4. Remove the power cable.
5. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
6. Remove any installed PC Cards.
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer
cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery
before you service the computer.
7. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from the battery bay.
Slide the battery bay latch toward the right side of the computer to push the back side of
the battery up and out of the battery bay.
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