ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) Precautions

Follow these steps to prevent damaging any FRU during the removal and replacement process:

• Remove all plastic, vinyl, and foam material from the work area.
• Before handling any FRU, discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface.
• Wear an antistatic wrist strip at all times when handling any FRU.
• Do not remove a FRU from it's antistatic protective bag until you are ready to install it.
• After removing a FRU from the cabinet, immediately place it in an antistatic bag or antistatic packaging.
• Handle any card FRU only by it's edges and avoid touching the components or circuitry.
• Do not slide a FRU over any surface.
• Limit body movement (which builds up static electricity) during the removal and replacement of a FRU.