Selecting A Place To Work; Gathering The Tools You Need - Gateway Tower User Manual

Chapter 13: Upgrading Your Computer

Selecting a place to work

Work on your computer in an area that:
Is clean (avoid dusty areas)
Is a low-static environment (avoid carpeted areas)
Has a stable surface on which to set your computer
Has enough room to place all the computer parts
Is near a grounded outlet so you can test your computer after installation
Is near a telephone (in case you need help from Gateway Technical
Support). The telephone must be directly connected to a telephone jack
and cannot be connected to your computer

Gathering the tools you need

Some tools and supplies that you may need to work on your computer are:
A Phillips screwdriver
A flat-head screwdriver
A notebook to take notes
Small containers to store various types of screws
A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores)
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