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50 Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions
Battery Safety
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only
with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a
battery from other computers with your computer.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car
keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can
cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged
or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells
and may cause personal injury.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace,
stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in
excess of 65ºC (149ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent,
posing a risk of fire.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. See Battery Disposal in this document.
Equipment Protection Instructions
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your equipment:
NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-
temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature and for
any condensation that may have formed to evaporate before turning on power to avoid damage to the computer.
• Protect your device from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature
extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
• Keep the computer away from direct or excessive moisture and extremely hot or cold temperatures to
ensure that the computer is used within the specified operating range.
• Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in) clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for
proper ventilation.
• Do not restrict airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes.
• Do not stack computers on top of each other or place computers so close to each other that they are
subject to each other's re-circulated or preheated air.
• Do not operate the computer within a separate enclosure unless adequate intake and exhaust
ventilation are provided on the enclosure that adhere to the guidelines listed above.
• Clean the air vents on the front, back, and vented sides of the computer. Lint, dust and other foreign
materials can block the vents and restrict the airflow.