Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave an option, such as a board or chip, in its
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components (for example, boards and chips) by touching a grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted metal chassis.
If possible, use
Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the components
Ton the chip or board.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at
When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out of the path of the system unit cover. Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect
Tthe cable.
When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or strain- relief loop, not on the cable.
Access Cover Removal
The following procedure describes how to remove the access cover from the desktop or minitower system.
!WARNING
Before removing the access cover, turn off the power and unplug the system power cable. Power is removed only when the power cable is unplugged.
1.Turn off the computer.
2.Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other external options (such as a printer) from the rear of the computer.
Label all cables to make reinstallation easier.
!CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before you remove the system access cover.
3. If the system is a minitower, place the system down on its right side.
