Warning!
Prevent static electric damage. Static charges can cause
severe damage to microcircuits, but here are some easy ways to
see that it doesn't happen:
- Don't touch edge connectors or exposed circuitry.
- If possible, ground your body. A metal power supply in
your computer is generally considered the best place to
ground yourself.
- Make as few movements as possible to avoid building up
static electricity from your clothing, carpets and
furniture.
- Switch off your computer and all external options
(printer, display, and others) and unplug all power
cables from the electrical source.
- Remove the cover mounting screws and save them for later.
- Remove the cover of the computer.