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Figure 6-40 Standoff in a case, ready for the motherboard

CAUTION Watch out for ESD here! Remember that it’s very easy to

damage or destroy a CPU and RAM with a little electrostatic discharge. It’s

also fairly easy to damage the motherboard with ESD. Always wear your

anti-static wrist strap.

When you insert the new motherboard, do not assume that you will put the

screws and standoffs in the same place as they were in your old motherboard.

When it comes to the placement of screws and standoffs, only one rule

applies: anywhere it fits. Do not be afraid to be a little tough here! Installing

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