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Preventing static electricity
discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:
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Turn off your notebook.
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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.
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Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
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Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
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Remove the battery. For more information, see
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Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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 your notebook and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.
Summary of Contents for M505
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Page 76: ...66 Chapter 4 Windows Basics www gateway com ...
Page 86: ...76 Chapter 5 Using the Internet www gateway com ...
Page 98: ...88 Chapter 6 Sending and Receiving Faxes www gateway com ...
Page 168: ...158 Chapter 8 Managing Power www gateway com ...
Page 210: ...200 Chapter 12 Moving From Your Old Computer www gateway com ...
Page 228: ...218 Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Gateway M505 www gateway com ...
Page 238: ...228 Chapter 14 Restoring Software www gateway com ...
Page 252: ...242 Chapter 15 Upgrading Your Gateway M505 www gateway com ...
Page 294: ...284 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com ...
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