Broadcom Corporation BRCM1005-D Manuel D’Utilisation

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If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet

  CAUTION: Perform this procedure only after you are certain that 

it is safe to do so. If the computer is connected to an electrical 
outlet, Dell recommends that you turn off AC power at the circuit 
breaker before attempting to remove the power cables from the 
electrical outlet. Use the utmost caution when removing wet 
cables from a live power source.

1

Shut down the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the 

computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical 

outlet.

2

Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from 

their power sources and then from the computer.

3

Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back 

of the computer.

4

Remove any installed PC Cards and put them in a safe place to dry.

5

Remove the battery.

6

Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry.

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9

Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two 

books or similar props to let air circulate all around it. Let the 

computer dry for at least 24 hours in a dry area at room temperature.

 NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to speed 

the drying process. 

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" — Look up the message and take the appropriate 

action. See the software documentation.

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— Run the 

System Board Devices tests in the 

. If all tests in the device 

group run successfully, the problem may be software-related. See the software 

documentation.