IBM Aptiva Handbook page 9

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Make sure all replacement parts have characteristics identical
or equivalent to the original parts. Other parts may not have
the same safety features.
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Personal injury or electrical shock may result if you undertake
actions other than those specifically described in this book.
This is particularly true if you try to service or repair the power
supply, monitor, or built-in modem. Always refer service or
repairs to qualified service personnel.
Your computer uses lithium batteries. There may be
a risk of fire, explosion, or burns if the batteries are
handled incorrectly. To ensure safety:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or
incinerate a lithium battery.
• Replace the battery with an identical or
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equivalent type lithium battery.
• Do not throw or immerse the battery in water.
• Discard used lithium batteries according to local
country dispositions.
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Each time you open your computer, you must follow specific
safety procedures to ensure that you do not damage your
computer. For your safety, and the safety of your equipment,
follow the steps for "Disconnecting your computer"
on page x before you remove the cover of the system unit (if
included with the model you purchased).
Connecting your computer
To connect your computer:
1.
Turn off the computer and any external devices (such as
a monitor or printer) that have their own power switches.
2.
Attach a signal cable to each external device (such as a
monitor or printer), and then connect the other end of
the signal cable to the computer.
3.
Attach communication cables (such as modem cables
or network cables) to the computer. Then, attach the
other ends of the cables to properly wired communica-
tion outlets.
4.
Attach the power cords to the computer and any
external devices (such as a monitor or printer), and then
connect the other ends of the power cords to properly
grounded electrical outlets.
5.
Turn on the computer and any attached devices that
have their own power switches.
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