Preventing Static Electricity Discharge - Xitrix DeskFrame MX-910 User Manual

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also
known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines:
Turn off your computer.
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a
bare metal part of your computer.
Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.
Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them.
Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of
the bags provide electrostatic protection.
Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid
touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion
cards or components over any surface.
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