Dell Precision 360: Opening the Computer Cover
Opening the Computer Cover: Dell Precision 360
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? Find It Here
- What are you looking for? Find It Here
- What are you looking for? Find It Here
- Setting Up Your Computer
- 6 Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for your location. Press the power buttons to turn on the computer and monitors.
- Mini-Tower Setup — Without Expansion Cards
- Mini-Tower Setup — With Expansion Card
- Desktop Setup — Without Expansion Cards
- Desktop Setup — With Expansion Cards
- Monitor Connections For dual monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Completed Setup
- Opening the Computer Cover
- While you work, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
- Inside Your Computer Mini-Tower Computer
- Desktop Computer
- Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Microsoft Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore in Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
- Tab Function Beep Codes
- Error Messages System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Opening the Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
1
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
5 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
6
Lay the computer on its side as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to accommodate the open cover—at least 30 cm
(1 ft) of desktop space.
7
Open the computer cover.
– For the mini-tower, push the buttons on both ends and lift the cover open.
– For the desktop, slide the cover release latch toward the power supply of the
computer. Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer.
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