Gathering The Tools You Need; Getting Help - Gateway 995 User Manual

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Before working with server components, follow these guidelines:

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Turn off the server, then unplug the power cords and all other cables.

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Press the power button to drain any residual power from the server.

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Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and

attach it to a bare metal part of the server. You can also touch a bare metal

surface on the back of the server with your finger.

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Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing

foam.

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Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.

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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.

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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.