7 AIMB-580 User ManualChapter 1 General Information1.7 Safety PrecautionsWarning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis when-ever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while thepower is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sud-den power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should openthe PC chassis.Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching themotherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro-static discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap atall times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surfaceor in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered Real-time Clock cir-cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-facturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instruc-tions.Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace thebattery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.
