Specifications

5-2 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide
Preparing to Install or Remove Components
To prepare your system for installation and removal of components, you will need to
assemble the required equipment, familiarize yourself with antistatic precautions, and
remove the top and side panels of the system unit.
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment to perform the installation and removal procedures
described in the following sections.
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Antistatic wrist strap
Replacement option board kit or device kit, if necessary
Antistatic Precautions
When handling internal system components, use an antistatic wrist strap to avoid
damaging the components.
Caution: Do not disconnect the system
unit power cord or unplug the power cord
from the power supply socket. The power
cord grounds the system unit, preventing
damage to the internal components.
Figure 5-1 shows how to attach the antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and to the
system unit.