Test A Dropped Or Damaged Computer - Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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9. Open the display, and place the computer right-side up across two books or
similar props to let air circulate all around it.
Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature.
NOTICE: Do not use artificial means to speed up the drying process.
CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is thor-
oughly dry before continuing with the remainder of this procedure.
10. Ground yourself by touching one of the unpainted metal connectors on the back
of the computer.
11. Replace the memory modules.
12. Replace the memory module cover.
13. Replace the hard-disk drive.
14. Replace the media bay device and PC Cards.
15. Replace the batteries.
16. Connect the peripherals to the computer.
17 . Connect the computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet.
18. Turn on the computer and the peripherals.
If you cannot identify the damaged components, call Dell for technical assistance. For
instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help."

Test a Dropped or Damaged Computer

1. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down
the computer.
2. Remove the batteries from the battery bay and the media bay.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
4. Turn off any attached peripherals, and disconnect them from the electrical outlet
and then from the computer.
5. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the
computer.
6. Remove the media bay device.
7 . Remove the hard-disk drive. For instructions, see "Installing an Internal Hard-Disk
Drive" in Chapter 2.
8. Remove the memory module cover and the memory modules. For instructions,
see "Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 2.