Gateway E1400 Case Access, To avoid static electricity discharge:

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Static electricity precautions

Static electricity can permanently damage electronic components in your computer. When opening your computer case, always perform the following procedure.

Caution Prevent electrostatic damage to your computer by following static electricity precautions every time you open your computer case.

To avoid static electricity discharge:

1Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores).

2Turn off the computer power.

3Discharge any static electricity by touching a bare metal surface on the back of the case.

4Unplug all power cords from AC outlets and disconnect the modem cable (if installed).

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