Warnings and cautions
WARNING!
These symbols on any surface or area of the equipment indicate the following:
Presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. To
reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, let the surface cool before touching.
Presence of an electrical shock hazard. To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, do not open any
enclosed area marked with this symbol.
Product must always be lifted by two persons to avoid personal injury due to product weight.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
— Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
— Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
— Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
computer setup, posture, health, and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located at
WARNING!
Do not use the front bezel as a handle or lifting point when lifting or moving the computer.
Lifting the computer from the front bezel, or lifting it incorrectly, could cause the computer to fall, causing
possible injury to you and damage to the computer. To properly and safely lift the computer, lift from the
bottom of the computer.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer. To prevent damage to
the computer, observe the following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while servicing the computer:
— Discharge static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object before you begin.
— Work on a static-free mat.
— Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to
the ground.
— Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static-free mat, static
strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.
NOTE:
HP accessories are for use in HP products. They have been extensively tested for reliability and are
manufactured to high quality standards.
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