Sun Microsystems V490 manual How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge, Before You Begin

How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge

Qualified service technicians should use the following procedure to prevent static damage whenever they access any of the internal components of the system.

Caution – Do not attempt to access any internal components unless you are a qualified service technician. Detailed service instructions can be found in the Sun Fire V490 Server Parts Installation and Removal Guide, which is included on the Sun Fire V490 Documentation CD.

Before You Begin

Complete this task:

■“How to Power Off the System” on page 125

You must have the following items:

■Antistatic wrist or foot strap

■Antistatic mat

What to Do

Caution – Printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or the work environment can destroy components.

Do not touch the components or any metal parts without taking proper antistatic precautions.

1.Disconnect the AC power cords from the wall power outlet only when performing the following procedures:

■Removing and installing the power distribution board

■Removing and installing the centerplane

■Removing and installing the PCI riser board

■Removing and installing the system controller (SC) card

■Removing and installing the system control switch/power button cable

The AC power cord provides a discharge path for static electricity, so it should remain plugged in except when you are servicing the parts noted above.

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