If Your Computer Gets Wet - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

If Your Computer Gets Wet

CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that
it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical
outlet, it is recommended that you turn off AC power at the
circuit breaker before attempting to remove the power cables
from the electrical outlet. Use the utmost caution when removing
wet cables from a live power source.
Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on
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page 43), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from
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their power sources and then from the computer.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back
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of the computer.
Remove the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put
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them in a safe place to dry.
Remove the battery.
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Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry.
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Remove the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 123).
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Remove the memory module(s) (see "Adding Memory" on page 118).
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Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two
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books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the
computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature.
NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed
the drying process.
CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the
computer is thoroughly dry before continuing with the rest of this
procedure.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back
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of the computer.
Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the
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screw(s).
Replace the hard drive.
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Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.
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