Lenovo ThinkPad Hard Disk Drive 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 theIBM ® Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who isapproved to repair your particular product.Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These partsare referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expresslyidentifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when itis appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow allinstructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that thepower is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power sourcebefore you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns,contact the IBM 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 IBM Corp. 2005 vii