Dell Latitude C810: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

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1 Turn off your computer and any attached peripherals.

2 Disconnect your computer and peripherals from electrical outlets to

reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also, disconnect any

telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

3 Remove the main battery from the battery compartment and, if

necessary, the secondary battery from the modular bay.

4 Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O

panel on the back of the computer.

While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any

static electricity that might harm internal components.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To

prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you

touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as a memory

module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the

computer’s I/O panel.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an I/O

connector to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic

discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping

carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing

material until you are ready to install the component. Just before

unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static

electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic

container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use

antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

The following notice may appear throughout your Dell documentation to

remind you of these precautions:

NOTICE: See “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in your System

Information guide.

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