
Handling Field-Replaceable Units (FRU)
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This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures you must follow when removing, installing, and storing disk modules, fans, memory cards,
Power issues and FRUs
You should not remove a faulty FRU until you have a replacement available.
When you replace or install FRUs, you can inadvertently damage the sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by simply touching them. Electrostatic charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in the work area is very dry, running a humidifier in the work area will help decrease the risk of ESD damage. Follow the procedures below to prevent damage to the equipment.
Read and understand the following instructions:
Provide enough room to work on the equipment. Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers, and similar items.
Do not remove replacement or upgrade FRUs from their antistatic packaging until you are ready to install them.
Before you service a storage system, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you will need. Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may build up an electrostatic charge.
An ESD wristband is supplied with your storage system. To use it, attach the clip of the ESD wristband (strap) to any bare (unpainted) metal on the storage system; then put the wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your skin.
Use the ESD kit when handling any FRU. If an ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in the "Without an ESD Kit" section.
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