Acer Altos R300, User Manual

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Installation precautions
Before you install any system component, we recommend that you
read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD
precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation
instructions.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives,
expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the
following precautions before you install a system component:
1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until
you are ready to install it.
2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the
system before handling components. If a wrist strap is not
available, maintain contact with the system throughout any
procedure requiring ESD protection.
Preinstallation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any component:
1 Turn off your system and all the peripherals connected to it.
2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
3 Open your system according to the instructions on page 33.
4 Follow the ESD precautions described above when handling a
system component.
5 Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access
to the DIMM socket or other component connector.
See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the
component you wish to install.
Warning! Failure to properly turn off the system before
you start installing components may cause serious
damage.
Do not attempt the procedures described in the following
sections unless you are a qualified service technician.
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