5-4 Adding Options
Static electricity and improper installation procedures can
damage computer components. Protect your computer
components by following these safety instructions.
■ Leave an option, such as a board or chip, in its anti-
static packaging until you are ready to install it.
■ Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a
grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted
metal chassis.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps
and floor mats.
■ Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid touch-
ing 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.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system
components at power-on.
When you install a cable, be sure to route the cable so it
is not pinched by other components and it is out of the
path of the system unit cover. Prevent damage to the
connectors by aligning connector pins before you con-
nect the cable.
When you disconnect a cable, always pull on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable.
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