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1
Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
Click
Start
and click
Shut Down
.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
5
After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for
about 5 seconds to ground the system board.