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# Safety first!

### The DO's

* Please handle your micro:bit by its edges.

**The DONT's**

* Do not place any metal objects across the micro:bit battery socket
* Do not place any metal objects on the circuits printed. It may damage the device and cause harm 
* Do not leave your  micro:bit plugged into any device when not being used.
* Do not use your micro:bit in water or with wet hands
* Please do not leave your micro:bit within reach of babies.
* Do not keep your micro:bit in a place where it is very hot or very cold
* Do not use portable chargers to power up your micro:bit like cellphone chargers
* Do not remove the battery attachment by pulling the wire. You must pinch the connector with your fingers to remove
* Do not use rechargeable batteries with your micro:bit