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Table Of Contents  CertiGuide to A+ (Core Hardware)
 9  Chapter 1010:  Safety and the Environment

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Fire Safety

Yes, malfunctioning batteries have set notebook computers into what would appear to be spontaneous combustion. A transformer going seriously awry in a monitor can ignite the plastic case. What do you need?

Why a fire extinguisher.

However, not any fire extinguisher will do. Some fire extinguishers are nothing more than pressurized water tanks. Since computer equipment has electricity, using water on a flaming PC will only exacerbate the challenge.

Class C

In North America, Class C fire extinguishers are required for electrical fires.


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