1.7 Safety Precautions
Warning! | Always completely disconnect the power cord |
| from your chassis whenever you work with the |
| hardware. Do not make connections while the |
| power is on. Sensitive electronic components |
| can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only |
| experienced electronics personnel should open |
| the PC chassis. |
Caution! | Always ground yourself to remove any static |
| charge before touching the motherboard. Mod- |
| ern electronic devices are very sensitive to |
| static electric charges. As a safety precaution, |
| use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place |
| all electronic components on a |
| surface or in a |
| are not in the chassis. |
Caution! | The computer is provided with a |
| ered |
| of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. |
| Replace only with same or equivalent type rec- |
| ommended by the manufacturer. Discard used |
| batteries according to manufacturer's instruc- |
| tions. |
Caution! | There is a danger of a new battery exploding if |
| it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to |
| recharge, force open, or heat the battery. |
| Replace the battery only with the same or |
| equivalent type recommended by the manufac- |
| turer. Discard used batteries according to the |
| manufacturer’s instructions. |
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