Gateway E-9722R User Manual

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Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.

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Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.

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Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do 
not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags 
provide electrostatic protection.

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Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid 
touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards 
or components over any surface.

Opening the server case

Because the components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static electricity, make sure 
that you follow the instructions at the beginning of this chapter to avoid static electricity damage.

To open the server:

 

1

Follow the instructions in 

. Make sure 

that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected 
to the server.

2

If the bezel is installed, unlock it, then pull it off.

3

If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove it from the cabinet.

4

Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes 

of the power supply.

This server may have two power cords. To disconnect internal AC power, you must 

unplug both power cords.

Screws are required to support the front of the server when using the 

standard cabinet rails. You must support the server while removing the front screws 
and while sliding the server off the cabinet rails. If the server is not supported, 
damage to the server or injury may result.

If you are replacing a hot-swappable system fan, you do not need to turn 

off the server or unplug the power cord(s) and other cables.