B asic Troubleshooting 2-5
To perform the internal visual inspection, perform the following steps in the
sequence in dicated.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surfa ce on the
computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm inter-
nal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card
and avoid touching pins on a chip.
To ensure that t he chips are fully seated in their sockets, press firmly on
the top of each chip.
To reseat the microprocessor, remove and reinstall it as described in
“Microproces sor SEC Ca rtridge/Heat Sink Assembly” in Chapter 4
or 5.
To reseat a DIMM, r emov e it from it s soc k et and reinstall it as descr ibed in
“DIMMs” in Chapter 4 or 5.