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APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When Should You Contact Alienware?e, power cable or connector is damaged. •
Your computer has had liquid spilled into it. •
Your computer was dropped or the case was damaged. •
Normal operation of the computer does not occur when the operating •
instructions are followed.
Replacement Components or AccessoriesIt is only advised to use replacement parts or accessories recommended by •
Alienware.
Retain all boxes that were originally shipped to you in case you need to •
return any merchandise.
Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them to the
computer’s case to prevent ESD damage. You can reduce the chances of ESD
damage by doing the following:
Turn o your computer’s power and wait several minutes before starting to •
work.
Ground yourself by touching the case of the computer. •
Touch only those items which must be replaced. •
Avoid walking around while replacing items inside the case, especially if you •
are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity.
If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the •
portion of the computer’s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge
connectors at the bottom of the card that mate to the system board.
General Safety PrecautionsMechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to severe •
mechanical shocks. Careless handling of your desktop may cause damage.
Mechanical Shock is not covered by the warranty.
Electrical Shock: If you do not open up your system unit, there is nothing to •
worry about. Your computer protects itself against most irregularities in the
power source.