35Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you readthe following sections. These sections contain important ESDprecautions along with pre-installation and post-installationinstructions.ESD precautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives,expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other servercomponents. Always observe the following precautions before youinstall a server component:1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging untilyou are ready to install it.2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of theserver before handling components. If a wrist strap is notavailable, maintain contact with the server throughout anyprocedure requiring ESD protection.Pre-installation instructionsPerform the steps below before you open the server or before yourremove or replace any component:1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets.3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.4 Open the system according to the instructions on page 37.5 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section whenhandling a server component.6 Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block accessto the DIMM slots or other component connector.See the following sections for specific installation instructions on thecomponent you want to install.
