Dell Inspiron 8500 - Manual (Page 111)

Solving Problems 111
If Your 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, it is recommended 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 (see page 42), 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 the module bay device and 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.
7 Remove the hard drive (see page 134).
8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 124).
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.
CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the
computer is thoroughly dry before continuing with the rest of this
procedure.
10 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back
of the computer.
11 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the
screw(s).
12 Replace the hard drive.
13 Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.