IBM 343 manual Before You Begin, Handling Static-sensitive Devices

Before You Begin

Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:

•Become familiar with the information provided in “Handling Static-sensitive Devices” and in the “Safety Addendum”. These guidelines will help you make changes to disk drives.

•Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.

•Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

•For a list of supported options for the xSeries 343, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.

Handling Static-sensitive Devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective package until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

•Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.

•Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

•Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

•Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.

•While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.)

•Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.

•Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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