Before Working Inside Your Computer |
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
Before You Begin
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before turning off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to
open the Charms sidebar and then click
Settings
→
Power
→
Shut down
.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
4
Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.
5
Disconnect all peripherals connected to your computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Plastic scribe