Acer G7710 SERIES User Manual

 6 Upgrading your computer

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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 50.

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.