User`s guide

User Guide
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Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your
System
Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:
- Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Small needle nose pliers
- Pen or pencil
- ESD workstation or anti-static wrist strap (recommended)
Preparing Your System for Upgrade
To prepare your system for installation or removal of system components perform the
following procedure:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under “General Safety
Information” on page 96 and “Static Precautions” on page 96 at the
beginning of this chapter.
2. Shutdown the operating system (OS).
3. If necessary, press the power on/off switch on the front panel of the system.
The power-on LED goes out. Refer to “Powering On your System” on
page 68
4. Power off the peripheral devices.
5. Unplug the system power cord(s) from the AC wall outlet(s).
Note: If the system power cord is connected to a power control unit such as
an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), refer to the UPS user's guide for
proper power-off procedures.
6. Unplug all the I/O cables connected to the rear panel of your system.