The document provides instructions for installing hardware on a computer. It outlines the following steps: 1. Back up the computer to prevent data loss if anything goes wrong during installation. 2. Check the computer's current RAM amount before installing additional RAM. 3. Install components like RAM and a wireless network card while using anti-static precautions to avoid damage. 4. Test that the new hardware is functioning properly by checking the installed RAM amount and connecting to the network.

2. You can do this by:
The first step of the the
 Going to the
hardware installation
Start Menu and
process, is to back-up the
then clicking on
computer. This is purely a
‘Control Panel’.
precaution, just in case
 After, click on the
something goes wrong. If
‘System and
this was to happen, all files
Security’ link and
and data would be be
then clicking on
backed up and unharmed.
‘Back Up and
You can back the data up
Restore’.
using a disc or a USB
Then, follow the
Stick.
on-screen
instructions as to
what to do next.

3. The next step is to check
You can do this by: the current properties of the
 Going to the computer, including looking
Start menu and go to see how much RAM is
up to currently installed. This will
‘Computer’, but be increased when the extra
don’t click on it. RAM has been added.
 Right click on
‘Computer’ and
then click on
‘Properties’.

4. The components need
to be in the anti-static
bag, to prevent them
from being damaged
from ESD.
That is why it is also
important to use an
anti-static mat and an
anti-static wrist-
strap, because it will
prevent you from
getting injured by
Electrostatic
Discharge and it will
prevent the internal
components from
getting damaged.

5. You MUST be
Using the anti- wearing an anti-
static mat and static wrist strap
wrist-strap, and using an anti-
carefully install the static mat, in
RAM into the DCIe order to protect
slots, using a the components
gentle force to and yourself from
push them in. You damage and
will know when injury. Static
they are in electricity has
properly when you been built up by
hear a little ‘click’. walking, so using
the anti-static mat
and anti-static
wrist-strap, it
equalises the
charge.

6. The next When the
component that computer is
you install is the powered back
wireless NIC. on, if it is
Using both of the working, there
anti-static wrist should be a
strap and the little, flashing
anti-static green LED.
mat, gently
install the
Wireless NIC in
the slot provided.

7. The final step is to
ensure that
everything has
worked successfully.
This includes
checking whether the
RAM has been
installed properly and
you can connect to
the local network and
access the internet.