Installing Options 5-3
Dissipate static electricity before handling any system
components (boards, chips, and so on) by touching a
grounded metal object, such as the system’s unpainted
metal chassis.
If possible, use anti-static devices, such as wrist straps
and floor mats.
Always hold a chip or board by its edges. Avoid
touching the components on the chip or board.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A
damaged 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 it 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 on the cable
connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.