3-4 Installing Options
Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave an option, such
as a board or chip, in its anti-static packaging until
ready to install it.
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 unit cover. 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, not on the cable.
COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
The following sections describe how to remove and replace
the system unit cover. If you have a desktop system, see the
sections “Removing the Desktop Cover” and “Replacing the
Desktop Cover.” For minitower systems, see the sections
“Removing the Minitower Cover” and “Replacing the
Minitower Cover.”
