
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Warning | To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, |
| turn off your server and unplug the power cords and modem cable |
| before opening the server case. |
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Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the server. You can also touch a bare metal surface on the back of the server with your finger.
Warning | To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent |
| holes of the power supply. |
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■Avoid
■Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface.
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