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Adding Options to
your Aspire
You can add hard drives, memory, expansion cards, and
other options to your Aspire computer. For directions on
upgrading and how to disassemble the computer chassis,
refer to the online guide.
You can find information regarding your motherboard
jumper settings by referring to the panel inside your
Aspire chassis.
Opening/Closing Your Aspire
Caution!
Always turn off your computer and
unplug it before opening the case. For more
information on the complete system
shut
-
down, refer to “Setting up your Aspire” on
page 2.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Always observe the following lectrostatic discharge (ESD)
precautions before installing a ystem component:
•
ESD can cause permanent damage to your computer.
•
Do not remove a component from its antistatic
packaging until you are ready to install it.
•
Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic
components. Wrist grounding straps are available at
most electronic component stores.
•
At a minimum, keep a hand in contact with the metal
system housing to reduce the ESD effect.