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Installation precautions
Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives, expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other server components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a server component:
1Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
2Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the server before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the server throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
Pre-installation instructions
Perform the steps below before you open the server or before your remove or replace any component:
1Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
2Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
3Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
4Open the system according to the instructions on page 35.
5Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component.
6Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access to the DIMM slots or other component connector.
See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the component you want to install.
