Dell Inspiron M731R Inspiron 17 M731R Owners Manual - Page 9

Before Working Inside Your Computer, Before You Begin, Recommended Tools - windows 7

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Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin 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, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer. • Windows 8: Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start → Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 2 After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 3 Disconnect all cables - such as power and USB cables - from your computer. 4 Disconnect all peripherals from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe Before Working Inside Your Computer | 9

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Before Working Inside Your Computer
Before You Begin
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, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer.
Windows 8
: Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the
Charms sidebar and click
Settings
Power
Shut down
.
Windows 7
: Click
Start
Shut down
.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation
of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
2
After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
3
Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.
4
Disconnect all peripherals from your computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic scribe