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Installing System Upgrades 4-3
Static electricity and improper installation procedures can damage system
components. Protect system components by following these safety
instructions.
Electrostatic discharge can damage system
components. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal object before
removing the system cover.
Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave boards and chips in their
anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components
(boards, chips, memory modules) by touching a grounded metal
object, such as the system’s unpainted metal chassis.
If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.
Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touching the
components on the chip or board.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable
can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not pinched by other
components and is out of the path of the system cover.
Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before
you connect the cable.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at
power-on.
When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
System Cover
You need to remove the system cover to access the interior for installing
system upgrades.
The following sections describe how to remove and replace the system
cover.