myour Macintosh has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
myou suspect that your Macintosh needs service or repair
myou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described later in
this chapter)
Be sure that you always do the following:
mKeep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower
stalls, and so on.
mProtect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.
mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your Macintosh into a
wall socket.
mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others who may use your computer.
mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
Handling Your Computer Equipment
Follow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components:
mWhen setting up your computer, place components on a sturdy, flat surface, and carefully
follow all setup instructions.
mWhen connecting or disconnecting a cable, always hold the cable by its connector (the
plug, not the cord).
mTurn off your computer and all its components before connecting or disconnecting
any cables to add or remove any component. Failure to do so could seriously damage
your equipment.
mNever force a connector into a port. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable
ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that
you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.
mTake care not to spill any food or liquid on the computer, keyboard, mouse, or other
components. If you do, turn your computer off immediately and unplug it before cleaning
up the spill. Depending on what you spilled and how much of it got into your equipment,
you may have to bring your equipment to an Apple-authorized service provider.
Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this
product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow
children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to
handle any cables.
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