Sun Microsystems Ultra 80 SCSI, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2 Powering On/Off and Internal Access 2-5
2.2 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap
Caution – Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat when
handling components. When servicing or removing system components, attach an
ESD strap to your wrist, then to a metal area on the chassis, and then disconnect the
power cord from the system and the wall receptacle. Following this caution
equalizes all electrical potentials with the system.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Attach the antistatic wrist strap as follows (
FIGURE 2-4
):
a. Unwrap the first two folds of the antistatic wrist strap and wrap the adhesive
side firmly against your wrist.
b. Peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end of the antistatic wrist
strap.
c. Attach the copper end of the antistatic wrist strap to the chassis.