Dell Dimension 2200 Owner's Manual page 12

12 Safe ty Instr u ctions
Safety Instructions
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis,
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such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the
computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the
computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm
internal components.
Disconnect your computer and devices, including the monitor, from their
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electrical outlets. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication
lines from the computer.
Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.
Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and then press the power
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button to ground the system board.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief
loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking
tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before
you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
• Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components
or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting
bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges,
not by its pins.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is
incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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