
Installing Options 5-3
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a
grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted
metal chassis.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps
and floor mats.
Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid
touching the components on the chip or board.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A
damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system
components at power-on.
When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not
pinched by other components and is out of the path of
the system covers. Prevent damage to the connectors by
aligning connector pins before you connect the cable.
When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop; do not pull on the cable
itself.
COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
The following sections explain how to remove and to
replace the access cover from your computer.
Note that the access cover is on the top of the desktop
model and on the right side of the minitower model.