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Computer Laboratory Safety Precautions

Turn off power and unplug the system before removing components to avoid electric shock. Components are susceptible to electrostatic discharge, so earth yourself before opening the case or handling parts. When working, select a dry area and take anti-static precautions like wearing anti-static shoes and not wearing synthetic clothes. Keep components in anti-static bags until installing and handle by the edge to avoid touching terminals. Disconnect all peripherals, label cables before disconnecting, and be careful when connecting or disconnecting cables to prevent shorts.

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Computer Laboratory Safety Precautions

Turn off power and unplug the system before removing components to avoid electric shock. Components are susceptible to electrostatic discharge, so earth yourself before opening the case or handling parts. When working, select a dry area and take anti-static precautions like wearing anti-static shoes and not wearing synthetic clothes. Keep components in anti-static bags until installing and handle by the edge to avoid touching terminals. Disconnect all peripherals, label cables before disconnecting, and be careful when connecting or disconnecting cables to prevent shorts.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Observe safety rules when working inside the system when handling computer components. Avoid electric shock or personal injury by observing the following warning.

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HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
WARNING: Turn off the power and unplug the system power cable before removing the system unit.

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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

WARNING: Your computers internal components are highly susceptible to risk of damage from electrostatic discharge (static electricity, which occurs naturally on your body due to friction). To avoid damaging your equipment, always earth yourself to your computer system before opening system before opening the computers chassis or handling any internal component(s).

SAFETY RULES
Select a suitable work space. Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. When you work on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be generated, make sure take anti-static measures beforehand. Do not wear a wool or synthetic cloth to work with the computer. Wear anti-static shoes to work with the computer. Take-off any jewels (ring, bracelet, or wrist watch) before working with the computer.

Handling of Components
Keep any component in an anti-static bag until you actually install it to the computer. Hold a component by its edge to avoid touching any terminals or its parts. To store or carry any component, place it in anti-static bag. Turn off and disconnect all peripherals. Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the procedure.

Label any cable connectors before disconnecting. Note where the connector goes and in what position it was installed. Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damage cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. When installing a cable, route the cable so it is not pinched by other components and is out of the path of the system unit cover. Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power-on. When disconnecting a cable, always pull in the cable connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.

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