Maintaining Your Computer - American Megatrends QutePC?1010 User Manual

the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage caused by common carrier in
transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure Report for each unit, by serial
number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice showing the date of purchase.
To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in an original shipping container. If
the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping containers may be obtained
from our Customer Service at a nominal cost.
We own all parts removed from repaired products. We use new and reconditioned parts
made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement
products. If we repair or replace a product, its warranty term is not extended.
Shipments not in compliance with this Limited Warranty Return Policy will not be accepted
by us.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall we be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or inadequacy of
data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in
connection with or arising out of the performance or use of any product furnished
hereunder. Our liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the product
purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally applicable to any
service provided by us or its authorized agent.
Maintaining Your Computer
Environmental Factors
Temperature
The ambient temperature within an enclosure may be greater than room ambient
temperature. Installation in an enclosure should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation is not compromised. Consideration should be given to the
maximum rated ambient temperature. Overheating can cause a variety of problems,
including premature aging and failure of chips or mechanical failure of devices.
If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a two‐hour
warm‐up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before turning it on.
Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components, particularly the hard disk
drive.
Humidity
High‐humidity can cause moisture to enter and accumulate in the system. This
moisture can cause corrosion of internal components and degrade such properties as
electrical resistance and thermal conductivity. Extreme moisture buildup inside the
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Preface