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Upgrading Your Internet PC
Preparing to Upgrade Your Internet PC
Your safety is important. Before proceeding with any procedures involving the
internal components of your Internet PC, please take a few moments to read the
following Warning and Caution statements. Following the guidelines in these
statements will help to reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable any 3-prong grounding plug. The grounding pin on a 3-prong
plug is an important safety feature. Removal of the grounding pin increases the
risk of computer damage. If you cannot fit the plug into your electrical outlet,
contact an electrician for information on having grounded outlets installed.
• Use only grounded electrical outlets when plugging in your computer. These
outlets should be easily accessible at all times.
• When connecting a power cord to a grounded electrical outlet, ensure that
nothing rests on the power cord.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and damage to the computer,
BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER
always ensure the following:
• The computer is turned off.
• The computer power cord is unplugged.
• The modem line is disconnected from the telephone jack.
• All network cables are disconnected.
• All cables and power cords are disconnected from the computer.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the computer by electrostatic discharge, you must
become static-free before removing the cover. To become static-free, touch an
unpainted metal surface or one of the screws on the computer cover. As you work,
avoid touching exposed metal on any of the computer circuit boards.