## 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.