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Installing and Removing Board Options
Installing and Removing Board Options
Installing and Removing Board Options
Chapter 3
This Chapter describes how to install and remove optional board options in your
computer. You can use these instructions to install and remove a variety of
devices and board options. Although your board options may look a bit different
from the ones illustrated herein, you can install and remove it the same way.
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The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and
regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any
telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the
procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power,
telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer
or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Some circuitry on the mother-board can continue to operate even though the
front panel power button is off.
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the
procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If such a
station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
