4 - 1 Upgrading your computer
1 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend
that you read the following sections. These sections contain
important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and
post-installation instructions.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor,
disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.
Always observe the following precautions before you install
a computer component:
1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging
until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part
of the computer before handling components. If a wrist
strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer
throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
Required tools
In performing the component replacement process, you will
need the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver
•Hex screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
•Scissors
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with their corresponding
components to avoid mismatches when putting back the
components.
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