Anti-Static Measures - NEC BladeServer Express5800 Series User Manual

ANTI-STATIC MEASURES

The CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid damage caused
by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices.
Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove).
Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal
part of the case before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your
body.
Touch a metal part regularly when working with components to discharge static
electricity.
Select a suitable workspace.
– Work with the CPU blade on an anti-static or concrete floor.
– When you work with the CPU blade on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be
generated, make sure to take anti-static measures beforehand.
Use a worktable.
Place the CPU blade on an anti-static mat to work with it.
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– Do not wear wool or synthetic clothing to work with the CPU blade.
– Wear anti-static shoes to work with the CPU blade.
– Take off any jewelry ( ring, bracelet, wrist watch, etc.) before working with the CPU
blade.
Handling of components
– Keep a component in an anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the CPU
blade.
– Hold a component by its edges to avoid touching any terminals or parts.
– To store or carry a component, place it in an anti-static bag.
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