Avago Technologies MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP - Manual (Page 10)

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Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.
Also note these safety guidelines:
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When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a
connector with locking tabs. If you are disconnecting this type of
cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable.
As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins.
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Before you connect a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly
oriented and aligned.
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Handle components and cards with care. Don’t touch the
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its
metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a
microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To
prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before
you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as
the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of
the computer.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may
have accumulated. In addition to the preceding precautions, you can also
take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD):
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When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping
carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing
material until you are ready to install the component in your
computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure
to discharge static electricity from your body.
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When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an
antistatic container or packaging.
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Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use
antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.