Lenovo 2697 Important safety information, Service and upgrades, Static electricity prevention

Important safety information

CAUTION:

Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the information in this section and the safety information in the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product.

If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. The Lenovo Support Web site also provides the Safety and Warranty Guide and this User Guide in additional languages.

Service and upgrades

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product.

Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero. Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with a power cord, always ensure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source. For more information on CRUs, refer to Chapter 5 “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 33. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center.

Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety.

CAUTION:

Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

CAUTION:

Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.

Static electricity prevention

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can cause damage to the part. When you unpack an option

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