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Preparing the Computer

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Upgrading the Computer Preparing the Computer Before you upgrade any component in your computer, you need to prepare the computer so that you can safely handle it and the components. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 1. Remove any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the computer. 2. To shut down the computer, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box displays. Click Turn Off to turn the computer off. 8-2 3. Disconnect the modem/phone cable, if present. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1 and then from the computer 2. Disconnecting the Power Cord Getting Started

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8–2
Getting Started
Upgrading the Computer
Preparing the Computer
Before you upgrade any component in your
computer, you need to prepare the computer so
that you can safely handle it and the components.
1. Remove any diskette or optical disc (CD or
DVD) from the computer.
2. To shut down the computer, click the
Start
button, and then click
Turn Off Computer
.
The Turn Off Computer dialog box displays.
Click
Turn Off
to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect the modem/phone cable, if
present.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet
1
and then from the computer
2
.
Disconnecting the Power Cord
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage
the electronic components of the computer
or optional equipment. Before beginning
these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object.