Alienware D01M User Manual

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Before you Begin
CAUTION: 
Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the 
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the 
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working 
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: 
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.
 
CAUTION: 
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, 
not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or 
thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When 
disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector 
pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly 
oriented and aligned.
 
CAUTION: 
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your 
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hex  nut  driver
• Flash BIOS executable update program available at 
support.dell.com
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