Dell Inspiron 2650 - Manual (Page 65)

Solving Problems 65
E-Mail Problems
If Your Computer Gets Wet
CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that
it is 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 Turn off the computer (see page 37), 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 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.
7 Remove the hard drive (see page 85).
8 Remove the memory module (see page 79).
9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two
books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the
computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature.
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mark next to it, click the check mark to remove it and connect to the Internet.
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