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Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as 
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, follow these guidelines:

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Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.

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Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do 
not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags 
provide electrostatic protection.

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Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide 
components over any surface.

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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.

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Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.

Tape

Some of the procedures in this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. 
Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook:

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Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or brown tint.

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Conductive tape is typically grey or silver.

If the existing tape cannot be reused, replace it with the same type (conductivity) of tape. Both 
types of replacement tape should be non-ESD generating tape.
Do not use cellophane tape.

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the 

notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network 
cable before opening the case.

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the 

notebook.

Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you should read and understand 

the information in this section.