Acer Veriton 3700GX, User Manual

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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 39.
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.