Gateway GT110 Series, User Manual

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Installation precautions
Before you install any server component, it is recommended that you read
the following sections first. These sections contain important ESD
precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation procedures.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive hardware
components, such as the processor, disk drives, and the system board.
Always observe the following precautions before you install a server
component:
• Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are
ready to install it.
• Do not touch the component pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Components with a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly should
always be laid with the assembly-side down.
• Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the server
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
contact with the server throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
• Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary
plastic assembly aids and foam packing.
Pre-installation instructions
Perform the steps below before you open the server or before your remove
or replace any component.
Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start
perform any hardware configuration may cause serious damage
and bodily harm. Do not attempt the procedures described in the
following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.
1 Turn off the server and all connected peripherals.
2 Unplug all power cables from their outlets.
3 Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.
4 Place the server on a flat, stable surface.