Tips And Suggestions
Computer Hardware Installation
 

 

·        Unplug the computer. Even when turned off, some computers deliver power to the motherboard. If you touch the wrong component, you could receive a shock and damage your computer.

 

·        Always ground yourself before working on a computer. Static electricity can damage the integrated circuits. Use a grounding strap or touch an unpainted, metal portion of the chassis before handling any electrical components.

 

·        Handle circuit cards and memory modules by the edges only, avoid direct contact with any chips or circuitry.

 

·        Do not use a magnet to pickup dropped screws or use a magnetized tipped screwdriver. The hard drive is very sensitive to magnetic fields and can be easily erased by a magnet.