Dell Precision M40 - Manual (Page 9)

Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 System Information 7
Battery (Safety Instructions, continued continued continued continued)
• Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use
with this computer. Use of other types may increase the
risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or
other container where metal objects (such as car keys or
paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals.
The resulting excessive current flow can cause
extremely high temperatures and may result in damage
to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it
improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged
or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery
is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may
cause personal injury.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack
near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove,
electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance.
When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells
could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
• Do not dispose of your computer's battery in a fire or
with normal household waste. Battery cells may
explode. Discard a used battery according to the
manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste
disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose of a
spent or damaged battery promptly.
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