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Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along
with preinstallation and post-installation instructions.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion
boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions
before you install a computer component:
1
Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are
ready to install it.
2
Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Preinstallation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any component:
1
Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before
opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2
Open your computer according to the instructions on page 86.
3
Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a
computer component.
4
Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the
DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5
See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you
wish to install.
Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing
the components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures
described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service
technician.
Summary of Contents for Aspire Predator G7700 Series
Page 1: ...User s Guide...
Page 8: ...viii...
Page 13: ...1 First things first...
Page 18: ...1 First things first 6 English...
Page 19: ...2 System tour...
Page 20: ...2 System tour 8 English External and internal structure Closed front panel...
Page 21: ...9 English No Component 1 Hinge screws x 4 2 Door hinges x 4 3 Bezel door...
Page 22: ...2 System tour 10 English Front panel...
Page 26: ...2 System tour 14 English Rear panel...
Page 28: ...2 System tour 16 English Internal components...
Page 30: ...2 System tour 18 English System board Mainboard...
Page 41: ...3 Setting up your computer...
Page 51: ...4 Using your desktop...
Page 59: ...47 English jack green jack located on the front and rear of the computer...
Page 69: ...5 Advanced hardware setup...
Page 94: ...5 Advanced hardware setup 82 English...
Page 95: ...6 Upgrading your computer...
Page 115: ...7 Frequently asked questions...
Page 122: ...7 Frequently asked questions 110 English...
Page 123: ...8 Regulations and safety notices...
Page 134: ...8 Regulations and safety notices 122 English...