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Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275
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Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your convertible tablet PC are ex tremely sensitive to
static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:
■Turn off your convertible tabletPC.
■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded
connection.
■Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
■Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
■Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on
page 159.
■Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in your c onverti ble
tabletPC. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD
guidelines every time you install memory or replace the
hard drive.
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your convertible tabletPC and
unplug the power cord and modem and network cables
before opening the case.
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your convertible tabletPC.