Gateway E-3200, Maintaining And Troubleshooting

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2 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-3200 System
Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity can permanently damage electronic components in your
computer. When opening your computer case, always perform the
following procedure:
1.
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores).
2.
Turn off the system power.
3.
Touch the back of the power supply fan, located on the back of the
case, to discharge any static electricity.
4.
Unplug all power cords from AC outlets.
5.
Remove the computer case cover.
Follow these precautions to avoid electrostatic damage to your system
components:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and styrofoam in your
work area.
•
Remove the parts from their antistatic bags only when you are
ready to use them. Do not lay parts on the outside of antistatic bags
since only the inside of the bag provides antistatic protection.
•
Always hold cards by their edges and their metal mounting bracket.
Avoid touching components on the cards and the edge connectors
that connect to expansion slots.
•
Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.
Caution!
To prevent electrostatic
damage to your system,
follow static electricity
precautions every time you
open your computer case.