NEC Express5800 Series EXP320B - Manual (Page 315)

System Upgrade 8-3
ANTI-STATIC MEASURES
The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static
electricity when installing or removing any optional devices.
„ Wear wrist straps (arm belts or anti-static gloves).
Wear wrist straps on your wrists. 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 the metal part regularly when working with components to discharge static electricity.
„ Select a suitable workspace.
– 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.
„ Use a worktable.
Place the server on an anti-static mat to work with it.
„ Clothes
– 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 metal accessories you wear (ring, bracelet, or wristwatch) before working
with the server.
„ 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 parts.
– To store or carry any component, place it in an anti-static bag.