Dell 3 User Manual

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• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-

relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with

locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the

locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors

apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.

Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are

correctly oriented and aligned.

• Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the

components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its

metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor

chip by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is

incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not
dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your
local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery

deposit site.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To
prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you
touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as the
microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer chassis.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have
accumulated.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):

• Do not remove components from their antistatic packing material

until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Just

before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, discharge static electricity

from your body.

• When transporting an electrostatic sensitive component, first place it

in an antistatic container or packaging.

• Handle all electrostatic sensitive components in a static-safe area. If

possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.