If Your Computer Gets Wet - Dell Inspiron 4150 Owner's Manual

72 So l vi n g Pro b l em s

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, Dell recommends 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.
Turn off the computer (see page 38), disconnect the AC adapter from
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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 (see page 38) and any installed PC
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Cards, and put 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 page 88).
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Remove the memory module(s) (see page 93).
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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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