Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them to the
computer' s case to prevent ESD damage. You can reduce the chances of ESD
damage by doing the following:
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Turn off your computer' s power and wait several minutes before starting to
work.
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Ground yourself by touching the case of the computer.
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Touch only those items which must be replaced.
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Avoid walking around while replacing items inside the case, especially if you
are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity.
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If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the
portion of the computer' s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge
connectors at the bottom of the card that mate to the system board.
General Safety Precautions
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Mechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to severe
mechanical shocks. Careless handling of your desktop may cause damage.
Mechanical Shock is not covered by the warranty.
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Electrical Shock: If you do not open up your system unit, there is nothing to
worry about. Your computer protects itself against most irregularities in the
power source.
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When Should You Contact Alienware?
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The, power cable or connector is damaged.
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Your computer has had liquid spilled into it.
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Your computer was dropped or the case was damaged.
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Normal operation of the computer does not occur when the operating
instructions are followed.
Replacement Components or Accessories
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It is only advised to use replacement parts or accessories recommended by
Alienware.
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Retain all boxes that were originally shipped to you in case you need to
return any merchandise.
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