Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference Manual page 167

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable's connector, not the cable itself, and
pull gently but firmly to avoid damaging the cable.
5. Disconnect the AC adapter.
NOTICE: When the display is closed, items left on the keyboard could damage the display.
6. Make sure that there is nothing on the keyboard and palmrest that can damage the display when you close it. Then close the display.
7. Pack all your computing accessories.
With the optional Dell carrying case, you can pack the computer and its accessories together.
NOTE: Follow the travel tips and take special precautions if you are planning to travel by air.
Accessories
You may want to take some of the following accessories with you when you travel:
Spare batteries
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AC adapter and AC power cable
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Backup diskettes
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Appropriate printer driver files if you will be using a printer
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Cables for PC Cards (such as modem and network cards)
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Power adapters for foreign electrical outlets and modem cable adapters
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for foreign telephone networks
CD-ROM drive
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DVD-ROM drive
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LS-120 drive
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Diskette drive and parallel cable for using the drive as an external device
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Travel module
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Traveling by Air
You may want to take the following precautions when you are traveling by air with your computer:
Notify airport security in advance that you are bringing a portable computer.
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Be sure to have a charged battery or the AC adapter and power cable available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.
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Do not check the computer as baggage.
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NOTICE: Have airport security personnel check the computer by hand. If the computer passes through a metal detector, data loss
may occur. If you must pass the computer through a metal detector, first remove the hard-disk drive.
Do not put the computer through a metal detector.
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The computer can go through an airport X-ray security machine.
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Before you use the computer on an airplane, check the in-flight magazine or ask the flight crew to verify that such use is permitted. Some
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airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
Dell has several carrying cases that protect the computer and accessories during travel.
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If you pack the computer in a suitcase, do not pack so tightly that the computer display breaks or so loosely that the computer slides around.
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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.
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Protect the computer, the battery, and the hard-disk drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures; overexposure to sunlight; and
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exposure to dirt, dust, or liquids.