Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

Warning: 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.

Warning: To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cable before opening the case.

Warning: To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the computer.

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:

• Turn off the computer.
• 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.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
• Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
• Remove the battery.
• Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.

Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
• 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.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
  

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