Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) - Manual (Page 11)

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2 Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer
and then unplug the cable from the network device.
3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work
surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery
before you service the computer.
5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
6 Remove the main battery:
a Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.
b Remove the battery from the battery bay.
7 Press the power button to ground the system board.
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