Hardware Installation
CAUTION:
Electronic equipment can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Do not touch any electronic component unless you are properly grounded. Grounding can be established by placing the equipment on a properly grounded work mat and by wearing a properly grounded wrist strap. The wrist strap must have direct contact with the bare skin and must never be worn over clothing. Do not work on equipment unless you are familiar with the necessary procedures for preventing damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
The basic procedure for installing hardware is as follows:
1.Shut off all power and remove all cables.
2.Ground the work mat and wrist strap, and put on the wrist strap.
3.Place the equipment on the grounded work mat.
4.Remove the system module cover.
5.Install or replace circuits on the motherboard.
6.Prepare new circuit boards for installation.
7.Install or replace circuit boards.
8.Replace the cover.
9.Reconnect peripherals and cables.
Opening and Closing the Case
The procedures for opening and closing the case vary from model to model. The procedures for opening the case for the various models are described on the following pages. Find and follow the instructions to open the case of the model you have, then reverse those procedures to close the case.