Quick Start Manual

System Information Guide 17
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CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer
before you disconnect an external device.
NOTE: The IEEE 1394 connector is only included with the Inspiron™ 5100 and Inspiron 5150,
not the Inspiron 1100.
Removing a Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer,
disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the
telephone wall jack.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up
to 4 minutes to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any
unsaved data.
1
Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or
connected to an electrical outlet.
2 Slide and hold the battery latch.
USB connectors (2)
S-video TV-out connector
network connector
video connector
AC adapter connector
air vents
IEEE 1394 connector