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Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
• Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the
screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→
Shutdown.
• Windows 7:
Click Start and click Shut down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation
of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, after the computer is unplugged, to
ground the system board.
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