Preventing Static Electricity Discharge - Gateway Solo 1450 Service Manual

Replacing components in your Gateway Solo 1450

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution
Warning
Before replacing components, follow these guidelines:
Warning
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Turn off your notebook power.
I Remove the battery and unplug the power cord.
I Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
I 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.
I
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
I
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing
foam.
I
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready
to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
I Always hold memory modules and modems by their edges, but avoid
touching the edge connectors and components on the cards.
I Never slide any component over any surface.
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ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge
sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD
damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open
your notebook case.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook, remove the battery,
and unplug the power cord and modem cable before
opening the case.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.
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