Hardware Reference Manual

Hardware Reference Guide 2–1
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Hardware Upgrades
General Hardware Installation Sequence
To ensure the proper installation of any Thin Client hardware option:
1. Back up any data if necessary.
2. If the Thin Client is on:
a. Shut the unit down.
b. Turn the unit and any other attached devices off. See the
section “Locating the Power On Switch” later in this chapter
to locate the power on/off switch on your Thin Client.
c. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
d. Disconnect any external devices or cables.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock
and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors
into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of
the Thin Client or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object. See Appendix C, “Electrostatic
Discharge,” for more information.
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