Dell 1400 Laptop User Manual


 
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
6. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the computer until they are engaged.
7. Slide the battery out of the bay.
8. Open the display.
9. Press the power button to ground the system board.
10. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 memory card reader.
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
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battery
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battery release latches (2)
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of
the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.