Acer G540 Series manual Installation precautions, ESD precautions

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Installation precautions

Before you install any server component, it is recommended that you read the following sections first. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation procedures.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive hardware components, such as the processor, disk drives, and the system boards. Always observe the following precautions before you install a server component:

•Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

•Do not touch the component pins, leads, or circuitry.

•Components with a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly should always be laid with the assembly-side down.

•Wear 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.

•Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and foam packing.