If Your Computer Gets Wet - Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

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If Your Computer Gets Wet

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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.
1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and
then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
2. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power
sources and then from the computer.
3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the
computer.
4. Remove the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them in a
safe place to dry.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry.
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