Preventing Static Electricity Discharge - Gateway M520 User Manual

Preventing static electricity
discharge
Important
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Warning
Caution
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these
guidelines:
■ Turn off your notebook.
■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)
and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other
grounded connection.
Warning
■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded
object.
■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
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Before installing memory or replacing the hard
drive, you should read and understand the
information in this section.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages
and moving parts, turn off your notebook and
unplug the power cord and modem and network
cables before opening the case.
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook.
Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines
every time you install memory or replace the hard
drive.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any
object into the vent holes of the notebook.
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