NEC Express5800 120Li, User Manual

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Upgrading Your Server 9-3
STATIC PRECAUTIONS
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components.
Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the
following information.
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Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove).
Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal
part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your
body.
Touch a metal part regularly when working with components to discharge static
electricity.
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Select a suitable work space.
– Work with the server on the anti-static or concrete floor.
– When you work with the server on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be
generated, make sure take anti-static measures beforehand.
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Use a work table.
Place the server on an anti-static mat to work with it.
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Clothe
– Do not wear a wool or synthetic cloth to work with the server.
– Wear anti-static shoes to work with the server.
– Take off any jewels (a ring, bracelet, or wrist watch) before working with the server.
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Handling of components
– Keep any component in an anti-static bag until you actually install it to the server.
– Hold a component by its edge to avoid touching any terminals or components.
– To store or carry any component, place it in an anti-static bag.