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Installation precautions
Before you install any computer 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 computer 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 computer
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Preinstallation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any component:
1
Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before
opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2
Open your computer according to the instructions on page 50.
3
Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a
computer component.
4
Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the
DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5
See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you
wish to install.
Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing
the components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures
described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service
technician.
Summary of Contents for PREDATOR G7710 SERIES
Page 1: ...User Guide ...
Page 8: ...viii ...
Page 12: ...xii ...
Page 13: ...1 First things first ...
Page 18: ...1 First things first 6 English ...
Page 19: ...2 System tour ...
Page 20: ...2 System tour 8 English External and internal structure Closed front panel ...
Page 21: ...9 English No Component 1 Hinge screws x 4 2 Door hinges x 4 3 Bezel door ...
Page 22: ...2 System tour 10 English Front panel ...
Page 26: ...2 System tour 14 English Rear panel ...
Page 29: ...17 English System board Mainboard ...
Page 36: ...2 System tour 24 English ...
Page 37: ...3 Setting up your computer ...
Page 47: ...4 Using your desktop ...
Page 55: ...43 English jack green jack located on the front and rear of the computer ...
Page 58: ...4 Using your desktop 46 English ...
Page 59: ...6 Upgrading your computer ...
Page 77: ...5 Acer Empowering Technology ...
Page 80: ...5 Acer Empowering Technology 68 English ...
Page 81: ...7 Frequently asked questions ...
Page 88: ...7 Frequently asked questions 76 English ...
Page 89: ...8 Regulations and safety notices ...
Page 100: ...8 Regulations and safety notices 88 English ...