Chapter 1 – System Board 1-11
1.6.1 ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion
boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before
you install a system component.
1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
contact with the system chassis throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
1.6.2 Pre-installation Instructions
Always observe the following before you install a system component:
1. Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before
opening it.
2. Open the system according to the instructions in Chapter 4, System Housing.
3. Follow the ESD precautions in section 1.5.1 before handling a system
component.
4. Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to components
you are installing.
5. See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish
to install.
Do not attempt the procedures described in
the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.