Arista AP-3500-E01 - Chapter 5 Appendix; Care and Maintenance

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Chapter 5 Appendix
Care and
Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the AP-3500-E01O󰀩ceThinClientcan help prevent damage or
downtime.
Serviceshouldonlybeperformedbyqualiedandauthorizedpersonnel.Makesureyour
touch panel computer is powered down and unplugged before removing the cover or
working on internal components.
• Keep the AP-3500-E01O󰀩ceThinClient in a dry, clean space. Make sure the unit has
minimal exposure to dust - don’t get the power switches or other controls wet.
• If the AP-3500-E01O󰀩ceThinClient getswet,powerito󰀨immediately.WaitfortheAP-
3500-E01O󰀩ceThinClient to dry completely before powering it on again.
• If you move it from a very cold environment to a warm environment, give the
components time to reach room temperature before powering it on.
• Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Never use alcohol, paint
thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
• Occasionaly remove dust from interior surfaces, taking care not to touch or damage
connections or chips.
• Position your system unit away from direct sunlight, moisture, dust, oil and thoroughfare.
• Never expose the unit to harsh jarring.
• Ensure that all ventilation outlets are always free from obstruction.
• To protect components against damage from static electric discharge, you should:
Use a grounding wrist strap. The strap will have an “alligator”clip at the end of a
shielded wire lead. Clip it to a grounded object. Put on and connect the strap before you
handle the components. Also, you can use an anti-static pad. Put any components on
the pad whenever you work on them outside the computer. If you don’t have a pad, put
the components on the anti-static bag them came in.
• Back up all the critical data,in a situation of unit being moved there are chances of hard
diskgettingdamagedBeforemoving,removealldatadisksfromthedrive,turno󰀨the
computer and all the peripherals. Also unplug the power and disconnect cables.
• In the event of mechanical/power failure or damage, do not attempt to repair the system
unit or wires. Refer all such problems to experienced personnel.
• If the unit needs servicing, please consult the authorized dealer through the contact
information provided on the warranty card. Faulty service may void the warranty.