Safety: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge; Safety: Battery Disposal - Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 9100 Owner's Manual

SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static
electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module.
You can do so by touching any connector on the back panel of the computer.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch any connector on the back panel of the computer to
remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the
antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic
packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

SAFETY: Battery Disposal

Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a coin-cell reserve battery. For instructions about replacing
the lithium-ion battery in your computer, see "Removing a Battery" on page 42 and "Installing a Battery" on
page 43. The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace
it. However, should you need to replace it, see "Reserve Battery" on page 120 for instructions.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the
address of the nearest battery deposit site.
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