Gateway M505 Gateway M505 Notebook User's Guide - Page 242

Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M505 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory or replace the hard drive. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your 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. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of your notebook. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. ■ Remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 147. ■ Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 232 www.gateway.com