Observing Electrostatic Discharge (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 system component:

• Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

• Wear a wrist strap and attach it to the system chassis ground or to any metal part of the system before handling components or working in the interior compartment of the workstation.

• Turn off the power switch on the back of the chassis.