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Introduction
Safety Information
To ensure your personal safety, as well as the safety of you
equipment:
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Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris.
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Before opening the system cabinet, unplug the power cord.
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Observe the safety information of the host system/disk cabinet.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Caution:
ESD is produced by materials that accumulate and
retain electrical charges and is transferred to people or other
objects upon contact. It can damage electronic components
when they are improperly handled and can result in total or
intermittent failures. Follow ESD-prevention procedures
when removing and replacing components.
To prevent ESD damage:
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Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin
contact. Connect the equipment end of the strap to an
unpainted metal surface on the chassis. If a wrist strap is not
available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before
handling the controller or any other part of the computer.
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Avoid touching the controller against your clothing. The wrist
strap protects components from ESD voltages present on the
body only. ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
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Handle your controller by its bracket or edges only. Avoid
touching the printed circuit board or the connectors.
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Place your controller only on an antistatic surface, such as the
bag supplied in your kit.
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If you plan to return the controller, put it back in its antistatic
bag immediately.
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