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4.1.1
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 unit before handling components. If a
wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
The heatsinks (one on the system board and
one on the CPU module) become very hot when
the system is on. Do not touch the heatsinks
with any metal or with your hands until the
system has cooled down.
4.1.2
Preinstallation Instructions
Always observe the following before you install a system component:
1.
Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it. Unplug the power
cord from the unit.
2.
Open the system according to the instructions in the “Removing and Replacing the Housing Cover” section.
3.
Follow the ESD precautions in section 4.1.1 before handling a system component.
4.
Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to components.
5.
See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install.