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Chapter 1: System Upgrades
This chapter has the instructions for installing or up-
grading these components:
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Option boards
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System Memory
Disk drives
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Microprocessor chip
Video Memory
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Grounding Procedure
CAUTION:
Static electricity can
destroy system com-
ponents. A component with static damage may fail or
cause
data loss soon after it is damaged, or at a later
time. To prevent static damage, make sure
you
are grounded when handling system components.
You can do this in one of two ways:
1.
Dissipate any static charge you may be
carrying by touching the metal power supply
housing while the computer is turned off, but
still plugged in. The power supply housing is
located on the back of the system. If you walk
away from the system during the installation
procedure, plug the power cord back into the
system, touch the power supply housing and
unplug the system.
2. The
way to prevent
damage to
components is to wear a grounding strap.
A
grounding strap prevents static damage by
providing a ground for electro-static discharge.
The strap is worn around your wrist and the
other end is fastened to a grounded object
(such as the system chassis).
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