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Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also
known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before replacing components, follow these guidelines:
■ Turn off the notebook.
■ 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.
■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
■ Turn over the notebook and remove the battery. For more information see “Removing
the battery” on page 7.
■ Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them.
Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of
the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never
slide components over any surface.
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and
network cables before opening the case.
Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in the notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD
guidelines every time you open the notebook case.
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent
holes of the notebook.
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