Lenovo 250510W - ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator User Manual

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General safety guidelinesAlways observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury andproperty damage.ServiceDo not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by theCustomer Support Center. Use only a service provider who is approved torepair your particular product.Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These partsare referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovoexpressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation withinstructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts.You must closely follow all instructions when performing suchreplacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and thatthe product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt thereplacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact theCustomer Support Center.Power cords and power adaptersUse only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the productmanufacturer.Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing socan stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. Thiscan present a safety hazard.Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, orpinched by objects.Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leaveyour cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that arecleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly ifthe cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also causegradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminalson the adapter which can eventually result in overheating.Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensurethat all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged intoreceptacles.© Copyright Lenovo 2005. © Portions Copyright IBM Corp. 2005. vii