
Guidelines:
You will need a clean, well-lit space in which to work and some basic hand tools.
Gather the tools you may need and bring them to your work area. ![]()
The following tools are required:
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Grounding strap
- Razor knife or scissors
- Rag or lint-free paper towels
- Non-oil-based cleaning solution (no wax)
- Can of compressed air
Safety Guidelines:
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
- Read product instruction guide before you begin.
- Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
- Turn off the computer as instructed in the product information guide.
- Disconnect all the cables at the back of the computer first and then unplug it from the source.










