Hardware Guide 1–1
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Hardware and Software Setup
Setting Up the Hardware
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CAUTION: 
Setup must begin with connecting the notebook to AC power. 
To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or 
damage to the components during initial setup:
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Do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been 
connected to external AC power.
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Run the notebook on external AC power, not on battery power, 
throughout initial setup.
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Do not set up the notebook while it is docked in an optional Port 
Replicator.
1. Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet, 
then connect the notebook to external AC power.
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