Lenovo ThinkPad 390X User's Reference: ThinkPad 390X - Page 55

Service Hints & Tips

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Replacing the Battery Pack Service Hints & Tips ThinkPad computers are designed and tested to be durable and function reliably in normal environments. Using common sense and following these tips will help get you many years of comfortable and productive use from your computer. Handling Your ThinkPad Computer Laptop computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful handling. Though the IBM ThinkPad computer is designed and tested to be a durable notebook computer that functions reliably in normal work environments, you need to use some common sense in handling it. ThinkPad Don'ts Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. You computer dissipates some heat during normal operation. Extended contact to the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. Do not subject your computer to physical punishment, such as dropping or bumping. Do not place heavy objects on your computer. Do not spill or allow liquids into your computer. Do not use your computer in or near water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock). Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. The compression might cause internal damage. Do not disassemble your computer. Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair person should disassemble and repair your computer. Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of your computer display. Getting Familiar with Your Computer 39

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Replacing the Battery Pack
Service Hints & Tips
ThinkPad computers are designed and tested to be durable and
function reliably in normal environments. Using common sense and
following these tips will help get you many years of comfortable and
productive use from your computer.
Handling Your ThinkPad Computer
Laptop computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful
handling. Though the IBM ThinkPad computer is designed and tested
to be a durable notebook computer that functions reliably in normal
work environments, you need to use some common sense in han-
dling it.
ThinkPad Don'ts
±
Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap
or any part of your body for an extended period when the com-
puter is functioning or when the battery is charging. You com-
puter dissipates some heat during normal operation. Extended
contact to the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin
burn.
±
Do not subject your computer to physical punishment, such as
dropping or bumping.
±
Do not place heavy objects on your computer.
±
Do not spill or allow liquids into your computer.
±
Do not use your computer in or near water (to avoid the danger
of electrical shock).
±
Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
The compression might cause internal damage.
±
Do not disassemble your computer. Only an authorized IBM
ThinkPad repair person should disassemble and repair your com-
puter.
±
Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of your computer
display.
Getting Familiar with Your Computer
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