Follow these precautions to avoid electrostatic damage to your computer components:

■Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and packing foam in your work area.

■Remove the parts from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay parts on the outside of antistatic bags since only the inside of a bag provides antistatic protection.

■Always hold cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching components on the cards and the edge connectors that connect to expansion slots.

■Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.

Warning Avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, by turning off your computer and unplugging the power cord and modem cord before removing the computer cover.

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