Follow these precautions to avoid electrostatic damage to your system 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 the bags provides antistatic protection.

￿Always hold cards by their edges and 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. Unplug the power cord and modem cord before removing the computer cover.

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