HP ProLiant BL495c G5 Server-Blade - Manual (Page 76)

Electrostatic discharge
Preventing electrostatic discharge
to follow when setting up the
om a finger or other conductor may damage
ce the life expectancy of the
p
oring products in static-safe containers.
rts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
before removing them from their containers.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
disch r
for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
• r chassis. Wrist
• feet
• g work mat.
d equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity fr
-sensitive devices. This type of damage may redu system boards or other static
device.
To revent electrostatic damage:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and st •
•
Keep electrostatic-sensitive pa
• Place parts on a grounded surface
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic
a ge
Several methods are used
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or compute
straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both
when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipatin
If you do not have any of the suggeste
install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized
reseller.
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